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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,040.98, 67,562.84 and 15,458.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,040.98, 67,562.84 and 15,458.38 is: 23,188.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,040.98 : 67,562.84 = 15,458.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,040.98/67,562.84 = 15,458.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,040.98x = 67,562.84 × 15,458.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,040.98x = 1,044,412,054.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,412,054.60/45,040.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,188.04

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