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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,755.88, 68,639.36 and 16,167.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,755.88, 68,639.36 and 16,167.66 is: 24,253.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,755.88 : 68,639.36 = 16,167.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,755.88/68,639.36 = 16,167.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,755.88x = 68,639.36 × 16,167.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,755.88x = 1,109,737,835.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,737,835.10/45,755.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,253.45

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