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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,674.62, 68,539.27 and 16,117.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,674.62, 68,539.27 and 16,117.31 is: 24,185.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,674.62 : 68,539.27 = 16,117.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,674.62/68,539.27 = 16,117.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,674.62x = 68,539.27 × 16,117.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,674.62x = 1,104,668,581.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,668,581.18/45,674.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,185.61

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