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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,852.76, 68,756.46 and 16,266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,852.76, 68,756.46 and 16,266.16 is: 24,391.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,852.76 : 68,756.46 = 16,266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,852.76/68,756.46 = 16,266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,852.76x = 68,756.46 × 16,266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,852.76x = 1,118,403,579.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,403,579.39/45,852.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,391.19

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