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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,036.09, 67,537.94 and 15,446.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,036.09, 67,537.94 and 15,446.25 is: 23,163.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,036.09 : 67,537.94 = 15,446.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,036.09/67,537.94 = 15,446.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,036.09x = 67,537.94 × 15,446.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,036.09x = 1,043,207,828.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,207,828.49/45,036.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,163.82

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