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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,587.25, 68,377.41 and 16,007.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,587.25, 68,377.41 and 16,007.09 is: 24,009.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,587.25 : 68,377.41 = 16,007.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,587.25/68,377.41 = 16,007.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,587.25x = 68,377.41 × 16,007.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,587.25x = 1,094,523,013.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,523,013.95/45,587.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,009.41

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