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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,867.82, 68,808.56 and 16,283.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,867.82, 68,808.56 and 16,283.17 is: 24,427.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,867.82 : 68,808.56 = 16,283.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,867.82/68,808.56 = 16,283.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,867.82x = 68,808.56 × 16,283.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,867.82x = 1,120,421,692.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,421,692.66/45,867.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,427.19

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