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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,026.09, 67,522.94 and 15,435.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,026.09, 67,522.94 and 15,435.98 is: 23,148.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,026.09 : 67,522.94 = 15,435.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,026.09/67,522.94 = 15,435.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,026.09x = 67,522.94 × 15,435.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,026.09x = 1,042,282,674.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,282,674.20/45,026.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,148.42

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