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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,125.46, 67,688.33 and 15,542.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,125.46, 67,688.33 and 15,542.91 is: 23,314.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,125.46 : 67,688.33 = 15,542.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,125.46/67,688.33 = 15,542.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,125.46x = 67,688.33 × 15,542.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,125.46x = 1,052,073,543.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,073,543.53/45,125.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,314.41

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