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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,776.92, 68,665.60 and 16,194.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,776.92, 68,665.60 and 16,194.78 is: 24,292.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,776.92 : 68,665.60 = 16,194.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,776.92/68,665.60 = 16,194.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,776.92x = 68,665.60 × 16,194.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,776.92x = 1,112,024,285.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,024,285.57/45,776.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,292.25

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