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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,169.68, 67,749.66 and 15,584.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,169.68, 67,749.66 and 15,584.16 is: 23,374.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,169.68 : 67,749.66 = 15,584.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,169.68/67,749.66 = 15,584.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,169.68x = 67,749.66 × 15,584.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,169.68x = 1,055,821,541.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,821,541.39/45,169.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,374.56

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