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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,821.60, 68,711.74 and 16,232.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,821.60, 68,711.74 and 16,232.70 is: 24,341.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,821.60 : 68,711.74 = 16,232.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,821.60/68,711.74 = 16,232.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,821.60x = 68,711.74 × 16,232.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,821.60x = 1,115,377,370.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,377,370.29/45,821.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,341.74

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