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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,171.41, 67,767.88 and 15,589.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,171.41, 67,767.88 and 15,589.50 is: 23,387.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,171.41 : 67,767.88 = 15,589.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,171.41/67,767.88 = 15,589.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,171.41x = 67,767.88 × 15,589.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,171.41x = 1,056,467,326.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,467,326.29/45,171.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,387.97

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