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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,197.60, 67,812.66 and 15,618.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,197.60, 67,812.66 and 15,618.42 is: 23,433.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,197.60 : 67,812.66 = 15,618.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,197.60/67,812.66 = 15,618.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,197.60x = 67,812.66 × 15,618.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,197.60x = 1,059,126,605.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,126,605.20/45,197.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,433.25

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