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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,608.10, 68,419.71 and 16,018.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,608.10, 68,419.71 and 16,018.26 is: 24,030.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,608.10 : 68,419.71 = 16,018.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,608.10/68,419.71 = 16,018.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,608.10x = 68,419.71 × 16,018.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,608.10x = 1,095,964,703.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,964,703.90/45,608.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,030.05

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