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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,711.59, 68,575.50 and 16,146.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,711.59, 68,575.50 and 16,146.59 is: 24,222.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,711.59 : 68,575.50 = 16,146.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,711.59/68,575.50 = 16,146.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,711.59x = 68,575.50 × 16,146.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,711.59x = 1,107,260,139.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,260,139.67/45,711.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,222.75

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