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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,048.72, 67,553.76 and 15,469.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,048.72, 67,553.76 and 15,469.50 is: 23,197.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,048.72 : 67,553.76 = 15,469.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,048.72/67,553.76 = 15,469.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,048.72x = 67,553.76 × 15,469.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,048.72x = 1,045,022,890.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,022,890.32/45,048.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,197.62

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