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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,050.08, 67,558.32 and 15,459.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,050.08, 67,558.32 and 15,459.52 is: 23,183.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,050.08 : 67,558.32 = 15,459.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,050.08/67,558.32 = 15,459.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,050.08x = 67,558.32 × 15,459.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,050.08x = 1,044,419,199.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,419,199.21/45,050.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,183.51

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