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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,725.37, 68,596.25 and 16,160.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,725.37, 68,596.25 and 16,160.37 is: 24,243.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,725.37 : 68,596.25 = 16,160.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,725.37/68,596.25 = 16,160.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,725.37x = 68,596.25 × 16,160.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,725.37x = 1,108,540,699.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,540,699.81/45,725.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,243.45

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