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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,601.41, 68,408.97 and 16,014.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,601.41, 68,408.97 and 16,014.03 is: 24,023.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,601.41 : 68,408.97 = 16,014.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,601.41/68,408.97 = 16,014.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,601.41x = 68,408.97 × 16,014.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,601.41x = 1,095,503,297.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,503,297.85/45,601.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,023.45

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