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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,617.67, 68,419.05 and 16,028.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,617.67, 68,419.05 and 16,028.58 is: 24,040.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,617.67 : 68,419.05 = 16,028.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,617.67/68,419.05 = 16,028.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,617.67x = 68,419.05 × 16,028.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,617.67x = 1,096,660,216.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,660,216.45/45,617.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,040.25

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