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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,682.48, 68,529.21 and 16,094.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,682.48, 68,529.21 and 16,094.20 is: 24,143.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,682.48 : 68,529.21 = 16,094.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,682.48/68,529.21 = 16,094.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,682.48x = 68,529.21 × 16,094.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,682.48x = 1,102,922,811.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,922,811.58/45,682.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,143.23

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