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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,224.64, 67,853.16 and 15,645.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,224.64, 67,853.16 and 15,645.42 is: 23,473.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,224.64 : 67,853.16 = 15,645.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,224.64/67,853.16 = 15,645.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,224.64x = 67,853.16 × 15,645.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,224.64x = 1,061,591,186.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,591,186.53/45,224.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,473.73

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