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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,611.84, 68,423.88 and 16,022.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,611.84, 68,423.88 and 16,022.72 is: 24,036.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,611.84 : 68,423.88 = 16,022.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,611.84/68,423.88 = 16,022.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,611.84x = 68,423.88 × 16,022.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,611.84x = 1,096,336,670.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,336,670.55/45,611.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,036.23

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