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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,754.88, 68,637.86 and 16,166.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,754.88, 68,637.86 and 16,166.66 is: 24,251.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,754.88 : 68,637.86 = 16,166.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,754.88/68,637.86 = 16,166.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,754.88x = 68,637.86 × 16,166.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,754.88x = 1,109,644,945.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,644,945.75/45,754.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,251.95

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