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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,799.67, 68,691.27 and 16,217.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,799.67, 68,691.27 and 16,217.66 is: 24,323.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,799.67 : 68,691.27 = 16,217.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,799.67/68,691.27 = 16,217.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,799.67x = 68,691.27 × 16,217.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,799.67x = 1,114,011,661.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,011,661.83/45,799.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,323.57

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