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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,711.96, 68,567.94 and 16,114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,711.96, 68,567.94 and 16,114.20 is: 24,171.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,711.96 : 68,567.94 = 16,114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,711.96/68,567.94 = 16,114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,711.96x = 68,567.94 × 16,114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,711.96x = 1,104,917,498.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,917,498.75/45,711.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,171.30

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