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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,856, 68,794.32 and 16,273.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,856, 68,794.32 and 16,273.78 is: 24,414.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,856 : 68,794.32 = 16,273.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,856/68,794.32 = 16,273.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,856x = 68,794.32 × 16,273.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,856x = 1,119,543,628.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,543,628.93/45,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,414.33

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