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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,851.55, 68,774.49 and 16,265.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,851.55, 68,774.49 and 16,265.49 is: 24,397.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,851.55 : 68,774.49 = 16,265.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,851.55/68,774.49 = 16,265.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,851.55x = 68,774.49 × 16,265.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,851.55x = 1,118,650,779.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,650,779.35/45,851.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,397.23

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