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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,811.30, 68,725.05 and 16,246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,811.30, 68,725.05 and 16,246.30 is: 24,372.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,811.30 : 68,725.05 = 16,246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,811.30/68,725.05 = 16,246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,811.30x = 68,725.05 × 16,246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,811.30x = 1,116,527,779.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,527,779.82/45,811.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,372.32

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