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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,723.29, 68,570.98 and 16,134.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,723.29, 68,570.98 and 16,134.21 is: 24,196.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,723.29 : 68,570.98 = 16,134.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,723.29/68,570.98 = 16,134.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,723.29x = 68,570.98 × 16,134.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,723.29x = 1,106,338,550.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,338,550.89/45,723.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,196.39

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