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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,259.59, 67,873.17 and 15,669.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,259.59, 67,873.17 and 15,669.48 is: 23,498.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,259.59 : 67,873.17 = 15,669.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,259.59/67,873.17 = 15,669.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,259.59x = 67,873.17 × 15,669.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,259.59x = 1,063,537,279.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,537,279.85/45,259.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,498.61

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