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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,261.44, 67,879.20 and 15,671.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,261.44, 67,879.20 and 15,671.60 is: 23,502.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,261.44 : 67,879.20 = 15,671.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,261.44/67,879.20 = 15,671.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,261.44x = 67,879.20 × 15,671.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,261.44x = 1,063,775,670.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,775,670.72/45,261.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,502.91

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