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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,224.56, 67,836.85 and 15,626.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,224.56, 67,836.85 and 15,626.25 is: 23,439.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,224.56 : 67,836.85 = 15,626.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,224.56/67,836.85 = 15,626.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,224.56x = 67,836.85 × 15,626.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,224.56x = 1,060,035,499.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,035,499.18/45,224.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,439.38

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