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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,701.74, 68,562.86 and 16,119.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,701.74, 68,562.86 and 16,119.82 is: 24,183.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,701.74 : 68,562.86 = 16,119.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,701.74/68,562.86 = 16,119.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,701.74x = 68,562.86 × 16,119.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,701.74x = 1,105,220,709.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,220,709.88/45,701.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,183.34

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