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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,851.77, 68,754.96 and 16,265.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,851.77, 68,754.96 and 16,265.17 is: 24,389.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,851.77 : 68,754.96 = 16,265.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,851.77/68,754.96 = 16,265.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,851.77x = 68,754.96 × 16,265.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,851.77x = 1,118,311,112.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,311,112.74/45,851.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,389.70

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