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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,676.31, 68,512.86 and 16,093.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,676.31, 68,512.86 and 16,093.49 is: 24,139.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,676.31 : 68,512.86 = 16,093.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,676.31/68,512.86 = 16,093.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,676.31x = 68,512.86 × 16,093.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,676.31x = 1,102,610,729.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,610,729.98/45,676.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,139.67

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