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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,254.52, 67,886.40 and 15,672.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,254.52, 67,886.40 and 15,672.30 is: 23,510.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,254.52 : 67,886.40 = 15,672.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,254.52/67,886.40 = 15,672.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,254.52x = 67,886.40 × 15,672.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,254.52x = 1,063,936,026.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,936,026.72/45,254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,510.05

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