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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,225.56, 67,838.35 and 15,627.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,225.56, 67,838.35 and 15,627.25 is: 23,440.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,225.56 : 67,838.35 = 15,627.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,225.56/67,838.35 = 15,627.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,225.56x = 67,838.35 × 15,627.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,225.56x = 1,060,126,855.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,126,855.04/45,225.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,440.88

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