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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,716.23, 68,579.84 and 16,127.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,716.23, 68,579.84 and 16,127.97 is: 24,193.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,716.23 : 68,579.84 = 16,127.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,716.23/68,579.84 = 16,127.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,716.23x = 68,579.84 × 16,127.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,716.23x = 1,106,053,602.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,053,602.12/45,716.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,193.89

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