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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,745.69, 68,606.19 and 16,159.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,745.69, 68,606.19 and 16,159.63 is: 24,235.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,745.69 : 68,606.19 = 16,159.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,745.69/68,606.19 = 16,159.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,745.69x = 68,606.19 × 16,159.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,745.69x = 1,108,650,646.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,650,646.11/45,745.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,235.08

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