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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,719.66, 68,601.06 and 16,151.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,719.66, 68,601.06 and 16,151.42 is: 24,234.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,719.66 : 68,601.06 = 16,151.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,719.66/68,601.06 = 16,151.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,719.66x = 68,601.06 × 16,151.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,719.66x = 1,108,004,704.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,004,704.01/45,719.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,234.75

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