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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,736.96, 68,605.68 and 16,155.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,736.96, 68,605.68 and 16,155.28 is: 24,233.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,736.96 : 68,605.68 = 16,155.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,736.96/68,605.68 = 16,155.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,736.96x = 68,605.68 × 16,155.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,736.96x = 1,108,343,969.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,343,969.99/45,736.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,233.00

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