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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,797.67, 68,688.27 and 16,215.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,797.67, 68,688.27 and 16,215.66 is: 24,320.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,797.67 : 68,688.27 = 16,215.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,797.67/68,688.27 = 16,215.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,797.67x = 68,688.27 × 16,215.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,797.67x = 1,113,825,632.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,825,632.31/45,797.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,320.57

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