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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,204.35, 67,822.79 and 15,625.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,204.35, 67,822.79 and 15,625.17 is: 23,443.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,204.35 : 67,822.79 = 15,625.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,204.35/67,822.79 = 15,625.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,204.35x = 67,822.79 × 15,625.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,204.35x = 1,059,742,545.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,742,545.50/45,204.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,443.38

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