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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,869.52, 68,805.09 and 16,266.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,869.52, 68,805.09 and 16,266.72 is: 24,400.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,869.52 : 68,805.09 = 16,266.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,869.52/68,805.09 = 16,266.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,869.52x = 68,805.09 × 16,266.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,869.52x = 1,119,233,133.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,233,133.60/45,869.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,400.37

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