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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,676.17, 68,512.69 and 16,093.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,676.17, 68,512.69 and 16,093.23 is: 24,139.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,676.17 : 68,512.69 = 16,093.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,676.17/68,512.69 = 16,093.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,676.17x = 68,512.69 × 16,093.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,676.17x = 1,102,590,478.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,590,478.09/45,676.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,139.29

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