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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,322.58, 67,984.68 and 15,741.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,322.58, 67,984.68 and 15,741.38 is: 23,612.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,322.58 : 67,984.68 = 15,741.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,322.58/67,984.68 = 15,741.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,322.58x = 67,984.68 × 15,741.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,322.58x = 1,070,172,682.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,172,682.06/45,322.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,612.35

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