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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,255.24, 67,883.72 and 15,674.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,255.24, 67,883.72 and 15,674.04 is: 23,511.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,255.24 : 67,883.72 = 15,674.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,255.24/67,883.72 = 15,674.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,255.24x = 67,883.72 × 15,674.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,255.24x = 1,064,012,064.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,012,064.26/45,255.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,511.36

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