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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,758.70, 68,638.05 and 16,176.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,758.70, 68,638.05 and 16,176.30 is: 24,264.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,758.70 : 68,638.05 = 16,176.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,758.70/68,638.05 = 16,176.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,758.70x = 68,638.05 × 16,176.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,758.70x = 1,110,309,688.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,309,688.22/45,758.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,264.45

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