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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,046.52, 67,571.42 and 15,464.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,046.52, 67,571.42 and 15,464.18 is: 23,196.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,046.52 : 67,571.42 = 15,464.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,046.52/67,571.42 = 15,464.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,046.52x = 67,571.42 × 15,464.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,046.52x = 1,044,936,524.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,936,524.41/45,046.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,196.83

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