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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,027.09, 67,524.43 and 15,436.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,027.09, 67,524.43 and 15,436.98 is: 23,149.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,027.09 : 67,524.43 = 15,436.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,027.09/67,524.43 = 15,436.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,027.09x = 67,524.43 × 15,436.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,027.09x = 1,042,373,275.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,373,275.42/45,027.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,149.91

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