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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,645.92, 68,466.55 and 16,063.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,645.92, 68,466.55 and 16,063.98 is: 24,095.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,645.92 : 68,466.55 = 16,063.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,645.92/68,466.55 = 16,063.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,645.92x = 68,466.55 × 16,063.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,645.92x = 1,099,845,289.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,845,289.87/45,645.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,095.15

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