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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,744.69, 68,604.69 and 16,158.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,744.69, 68,604.69 and 16,158.63 is: 24,233.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,744.69 : 68,604.69 = 16,158.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,744.69/68,604.69 = 16,158.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,744.69x = 68,604.69 × 16,158.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,744.69x = 1,108,557,801.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,557,801.97/45,744.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,233.58

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