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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,700.23, 68,560.61 and 16,118.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,700.23, 68,560.61 and 16,118.33 is: 24,181.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,700.23 : 68,560.61 = 16,118.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,700.23/68,560.61 = 16,118.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,700.23x = 68,560.61 × 16,118.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,700.23x = 1,105,082,113.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,082,113.59/45,700.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,181.11

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