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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,864.96, 68,804.16 and 16,274.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,864.96, 68,804.16 and 16,274.24 is: 24,413.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,864.96 : 68,804.16 = 16,274.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,864.96/68,804.16 = 16,274.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,864.96x = 68,804.16 × 16,274.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,864.96x = 1,119,735,412.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,735,412.84/45,864.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,413.74

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