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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,509.30, 68,267.40 and 15,514.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,509.30, 68,267.40 and 15,514.22 is: 23,272.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,509.30 : 68,267.40 = 15,514.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,509.30/68,267.40 = 15,514.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,509.30x = 68,267.40 × 15,514.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,509.30x = 1,059,115,462.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,115,462.43/45,509.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,272.51

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