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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,178.92, 67,777.44 and 15,597.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,178.92, 67,777.44 and 15,597.84 is: 23,399.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,178.92 : 67,777.44 = 15,597.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,178.92/67,777.44 = 15,597.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,178.92x = 67,777.44 × 15,597.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,178.92x = 1,057,181,664.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,181,664.73/45,178.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,399.89

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