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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,040.68, 67,562.42 and 15,458.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,040.68, 67,562.42 and 15,458.13 is: 23,187.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,040.68 : 67,562.42 = 15,458.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,040.68/67,562.42 = 15,458.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,040.68x = 67,562.42 × 15,458.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,040.68x = 1,044,388,671.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,388,671.47/45,040.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,187.68

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