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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,020.26, 67,535.10 and 15,440.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,020.26, 67,535.10 and 15,440.48 is: 23,162.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,020.26 : 67,535.10 = 15,440.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,020.26/67,535.10 = 15,440.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,020.26x = 67,535.10 × 15,440.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,020.26x = 1,042,774,276.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,774,276.43/45,020.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,162.33

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