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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,662.52, 68,502.29 and 16,099.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,662.52, 68,502.29 and 16,099.14 is: 24,151.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,662.52 : 68,502.29 = 16,099.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,662.52/68,502.29 = 16,099.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,662.52x = 68,502.29 × 16,099.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,662.52x = 1,102,827,876.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,827,876.53/45,662.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,151.71

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