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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,665.73, 68,504.13 and 16,077.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,665.73, 68,504.13 and 16,077.51 is: 24,118.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,665.73 : 68,504.13 = 16,077.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,665.73/68,504.13 = 16,077.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,665.73x = 68,504.13 × 16,077.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,665.73x = 1,101,375,835.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,375,835.12/45,665.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,118.21

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