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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,664.83, 68,504.09 and 16,077.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,664.83, 68,504.09 and 16,077.45 is: 24,118.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,664.83 : 68,504.09 = 16,077.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,664.83/68,504.09 = 16,077.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,664.83x = 68,504.09 × 16,077.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,664.83x = 1,101,371,001.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,371,001.38/45,664.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,118.58

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