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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,679.23, 68,524.38 and 16,091.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,679.23, 68,524.38 and 16,091.01 is: 24,138.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,679.23 : 68,524.38 = 16,091.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,679.23/68,524.38 = 16,091.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,679.23x = 68,524.38 × 16,091.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,679.23x = 1,102,626,483.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,626,483.82/45,679.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,138.46

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