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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,359.59, 68,040.32 and 16,507.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,359.59, 68,040.32 and 16,507.22 is: 24,761.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,359.59 : 68,040.32 = 16,507.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,359.59/68,040.32 = 16,507.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,359.59x = 68,040.32 × 16,507.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,359.59x = 1,123,156,618.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,156,618.68/45,359.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,761.17

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