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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,750.39, 68,631.11 and 16,162.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,750.39, 68,631.11 and 16,162.17 is: 24,245.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,750.39 : 68,631.11 = 16,162.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,750.39/68,631.11 = 16,162.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,750.39x = 68,631.11 × 16,162.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,750.39x = 1,109,227,480.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,227,480.45/45,750.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,245.20

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