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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,852.27, 68,755.71 and 16,265.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,852.27, 68,755.71 and 16,265.67 is: 24,390.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,852.27 : 68,755.71 = 16,265.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,852.27/68,755.71 = 16,265.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,852.27x = 68,755.71 × 16,265.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,852.27x = 1,118,357,689.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,357,689.48/45,852.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,390.45

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