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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,229.28, 67,850.60 and 15,639.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,229.28, 67,850.60 and 15,639.17 is: 23,461.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,229.28 : 67,850.60 = 15,639.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,229.28/67,850.60 = 15,639.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,229.28x = 67,850.60 × 15,639.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,229.28x = 1,061,126,650.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,126,650.55/45,229.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,461.06

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