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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,214.48, 67,799.84 and 15,621.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,214.48, 67,799.84 and 15,621.94 is: 23,425.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,214.48 : 67,799.84 = 15,621.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,214.48/67,799.84 = 15,621.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,214.48x = 67,799.84 × 15,621.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,214.48x = 1,059,165,032.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,165,032.49/45,214.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,425.35

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