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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,630.06, 68,445.56 and 16,047.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,630.06, 68,445.56 and 16,047.71 is: 24,071.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,630.06 : 68,445.56 = 16,047.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,630.06/68,445.56 = 16,047.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,630.06x = 68,445.56 × 16,047.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,630.06x = 1,098,394,075.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,394,075.20/45,630.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,071.72

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