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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,631.23, 68,447.25 and 16,049.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,631.23, 68,447.25 and 16,049.30 is: 24,074.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,631.23 : 68,447.25 = 16,049.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,631.23/68,447.25 = 16,049.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,631.23x = 68,447.25 × 16,049.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,631.23x = 1,098,530,107.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,530,107.19/45,631.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,074.08

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