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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,720.66, 68,602.56 and 16,152.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,720.66, 68,602.56 and 16,152.42 is: 24,236.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,720.66 : 68,602.56 = 16,152.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,720.66/68,602.56 = 16,152.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,720.66x = 68,602.56 × 16,152.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,720.66x = 1,108,097,362.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,097,362.20/45,720.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,236.25

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