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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,674.34, 68,518.36 and 16,086.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,674.34, 68,518.36 and 16,086.96 is: 24,132.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,674.34 : 68,518.36 = 16,086.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,674.34/68,518.36 = 16,086.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,674.34x = 68,518.36 × 16,086.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,674.34x = 1,102,252,116.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,252,116.59/45,674.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,132.85

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