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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,551.70, 68,327.55 and 16,002.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,551.70, 68,327.55 and 16,002.90 is: 24,004.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,551.70 : 68,327.55 = 16,002.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,551.70/68,327.55 = 16,002.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,551.70x = 68,327.55 × 16,002.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,551.70x = 1,093,438,949.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,438,949.90/45,551.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,004.35

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