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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,664.98, 68,503.01 and 16,076.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,664.98, 68,503.01 and 16,076.76 is: 24,117.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,664.98 : 68,503.01 = 16,076.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,664.98/68,503.01 = 16,076.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,664.98x = 68,503.01 × 16,076.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,664.98x = 1,101,306,451.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,306,451.05/45,664.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,117.09

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