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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,720.72, 68,586.56 and 16,132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,720.72, 68,586.56 and 16,132.44 is: 24,200.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,720.72 : 68,586.56 = 16,132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,720.72/68,586.56 = 16,132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,720.72x = 68,586.56 × 16,132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,720.72x = 1,106,468,564.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,468,564.01/45,720.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,200.59

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