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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,669.16, 68,512.92 and 16,107.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,669.16, 68,512.92 and 16,107.94 is: 24,165.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,669.16 : 68,512.92 = 16,107.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,669.16/68,512.92 = 16,107.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,669.16x = 68,512.92 × 16,107.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,669.16x = 1,103,602,004.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,602,004.58/45,669.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,165.15

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