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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,823.76, 68,716.20 and 16,249.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,823.76, 68,716.20 and 16,249.04 is: 24,366.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,823.76 : 68,716.20 = 16,249.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,823.76/68,716.20 = 16,249.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,823.76x = 68,716.20 × 16,249.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,823.76x = 1,116,572,282.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,572,282.45/45,823.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,366.67

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