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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,731.60, 68,597.40 and 16,150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,731.60, 68,597.40 and 16,150.40 is: 24,225.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,731.60 : 68,597.40 = 16,150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,731.60/68,597.40 = 16,150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,731.60x = 68,597.40 × 16,150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,731.60x = 1,107,875,448.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,875,448.96/45,731.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,225.60

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