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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,865.44, 68,804.98 and 16,280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,865.44, 68,804.98 and 16,280.80 is: 24,423.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,865.44 : 68,804.98 = 16,280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,865.44/68,804.98 = 16,280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,865.44x = 68,804.98 × 16,280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,865.44x = 1,120,199,905.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,199,905.67/45,865.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,423.62

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