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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,186, 67,731.99 and 15,177.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,186, 67,731.99 and 15,177.98 is: 22,751.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,186 : 67,731.99 = 15,177.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,186/67,731.99 = 15,177.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,186x = 67,731.99 × 15,177.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,186x = 1,028,034,450.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,034,450.92/45,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,751.17

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