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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,215.98, 67,802.10 and 15,623.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,215.98, 67,802.10 and 15,623.44 is: 23,427.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,215.98 : 67,802.10 = 15,623.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,215.98/67,802.10 = 15,623.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,215.98x = 67,802.10 × 15,623.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,215.98x = 1,059,302,041.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,302,041.22/45,215.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,427.60

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