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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,864.60, 68,780.70 and 16,283.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,864.60, 68,780.70 and 16,283.40 is: 24,419.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,864.60 : 68,780.70 = 16,283.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,864.60/68,780.70 = 16,283.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,864.60x = 68,780.70 × 16,283.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,864.60x = 1,119,983,650.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,983,650.38/45,864.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,419.35

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