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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,022.92, 67,544.63 and 15,438.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,022.92, 67,544.63 and 15,438.97 is: 23,161.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,022.92 : 67,544.63 = 15,438.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,022.92/67,544.63 = 15,438.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,022.92x = 67,544.63 × 15,438.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,022.92x = 1,042,819,516.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,819,516.23/45,022.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,161.97

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