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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,867.82, 68,812.08 and 16,285.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,867.82, 68,812.08 and 16,285.65 is: 24,432.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,867.82 : 68,812.08 = 16,285.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,867.82/68,812.08 = 16,285.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,867.82x = 68,812.08 × 16,285.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,867.82x = 1,120,649,369.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,649,369.22/45,867.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,432.15

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