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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,224.41, 67,823.64 and 15,235.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,224.41, 67,823.64 and 15,235.39 is: 22,848.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,224.41 : 67,823.64 = 15,235.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,224.41/67,823.64 = 15,235.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,224.41x = 67,823.64 × 15,235.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,224.41x = 1,033,319,606.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,319,606.62/45,224.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,848.71

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