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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,230.46, 67,851.86 and 15,640.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,230.46, 67,851.86 and 15,640.35 is: 23,462.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,230.46 : 67,851.86 = 15,640.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,230.46/67,851.86 = 15,640.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,230.46x = 67,851.86 × 15,640.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,230.46x = 1,061,226,838.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,226,838.55/45,230.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,462.66

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