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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,670.23, 68,510.81 and 16,081.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,670.23, 68,510.81 and 16,081.94 is: 24,124.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,670.23 : 68,510.81 = 16,081.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,670.23/68,510.81 = 16,081.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,670.23x = 68,510.81 × 16,081.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,670.23x = 1,101,786,947.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,786,947.25/45,670.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,124.84

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