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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,676.34, 68,521.36 and 16,088.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,676.34, 68,521.36 and 16,088.96 is: 24,135.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,676.34 : 68,521.36 = 16,088.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,676.34/68,521.36 = 16,088.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,676.34x = 68,521.36 × 16,088.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,676.34x = 1,102,437,420.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,437,420.19/45,676.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,135.85

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