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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,723.72, 68,591.06 and 16,135.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,723.72, 68,591.06 and 16,135.44 is: 24,205.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,723.72 : 68,591.06 = 16,135.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,723.72/68,591.06 = 16,135.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,723.72x = 68,591.06 × 16,135.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,723.72x = 1,106,746,933.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,746,933.17/45,723.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,205.09

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