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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,714.72, 68,577.56 and 16,126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,714.72, 68,577.56 and 16,126.44 is: 24,191.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,714.72 : 68,577.56 = 16,126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,714.72/68,577.56 = 16,126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,714.72x = 68,577.56 × 16,126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,714.72x = 1,105,911,906.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,911,906.69/45,714.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,191.59

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