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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,651.06, 68,445.61 and 16,065

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,651.06, 68,445.61 and 16,065 is: 24,086.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,651.06 : 68,445.61 = 16,065 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,651.06/68,445.61 = 16,065/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,651.06x = 68,445.61 × 16,065
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,651.06x = 1,099,578,684.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,578,684.49/45,651.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,086.60

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