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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,587.76, 68,412.19 and 16,005.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,587.76, 68,412.19 and 16,005.68 is: 24,019.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,587.76 : 68,412.19 = 16,005.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,587.76/68,412.19 = 16,005.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,587.76x = 68,412.19 × 16,005.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,587.76x = 1,094,983,621.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,983,621.24/45,587.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,019.25

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