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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,026.46, 67,550.58 and 15,436.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,026.46, 67,550.58 and 15,436.44 is: 23,158.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,026.46 : 67,550.58 = 15,436.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,026.46/67,550.58 = 15,436.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,026.46x = 67,550.58 × 15,436.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,026.46x = 1,042,740,475.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,740,475.14/45,026.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,158.39

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