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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,744.98, 68,623.01 and 16,156.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,744.98, 68,623.01 and 16,156.76 is: 24,237.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,744.98 : 68,623.01 = 16,156.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,744.98/68,623.01 = 16,156.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,744.98x = 68,623.01 × 16,156.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,744.98x = 1,108,725,422.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,725,422.26/45,744.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,237.09

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