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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,867.69, 68,807.91 and 16,278.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,867.69, 68,807.91 and 16,278.50 is: 24,420.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,867.69 : 68,807.91 = 16,278.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,867.69/68,807.91 = 16,278.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,867.69x = 68,807.91 × 16,278.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,867.69x = 1,120,089,218.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,089,218.90/45,867.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,420.00

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