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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,853.72, 68,790.92 and 16,271.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,853.72, 68,790.92 and 16,271.52 is: 24,410.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,853.72 : 68,790.92 = 16,271.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,853.72/68,790.92 = 16,271.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,853.72x = 68,790.92 × 16,271.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,853.72x = 1,119,332,830.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,332,830.60/45,853.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,410.95

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