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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,849.39, 68,751.41 and 16,262.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,849.39, 68,751.41 and 16,262.79 is: 24,386.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,849.39 : 68,751.41 = 16,262.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,849.39/68,751.41 = 16,262.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,849.39x = 68,751.41 × 16,262.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,849.39x = 1,118,089,661.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,089,661.72/45,849.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,386.14

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