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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,021.92, 67,543.13 and 15,437.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,021.92, 67,543.13 and 15,437.97 is: 23,160.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,021.92 : 67,543.13 = 15,437.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,021.92/67,543.13 = 15,437.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,021.92x = 67,543.13 × 15,437.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,021.92x = 1,042,728,853.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,728,853.24/45,021.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,160.47

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