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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,865.19, 68,804.16 and 16,275.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,865.19, 68,804.16 and 16,275.99 is: 24,416.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,865.19 : 68,804.16 = 16,275.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,865.19/68,804.16 = 16,275.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,865.19x = 68,804.16 × 16,275.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,865.19x = 1,119,855,820.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,855,820.12/45,865.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,416.25

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