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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,227.58, 67,844.25 and 15,239.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,227.58, 67,844.25 and 15,239.37 is: 22,860.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,227.58 : 67,844.25 = 15,239.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,227.58/67,844.25 = 15,239.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,227.58x = 67,844.25 × 15,239.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,227.58x = 1,033,903,882.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,903,882.54/45,227.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,860.03

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