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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,768.90, 68,644.02 and 16,187.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,768.90, 68,644.02 and 16,187.70 is: 24,278.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,768.90 : 68,644.02 = 16,187.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,768.90/68,644.02 = 16,187.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,768.90x = 68,644.02 × 16,187.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,768.90x = 1,111,188,802.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,188,802.55/45,768.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,278.25

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