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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,672.72, 68,518.08 and 16,093.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,672.72, 68,518.08 and 16,093.68 is: 24,143.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,672.72 : 68,518.08 = 16,093.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,672.72/68,518.08 = 16,093.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,672.72x = 68,518.08 × 16,093.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,672.72x = 1,102,708,053.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,708,053.73/45,672.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,143.69

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