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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,333.44, 67,982.52 and 15,339.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,333.44, 67,982.52 and 15,339.65 is: 23,003.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,333.44 : 67,982.52 = 15,339.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,333.44/67,982.52 = 15,339.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,333.44x = 67,982.52 × 15,339.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,333.44x = 1,042,828,062.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,828,062.92/45,333.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,003.51

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