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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,869.69, 68,811.38 and 16,285.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,869.69, 68,811.38 and 16,285.06 is: 24,430.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,869.69 : 68,811.38 = 16,285.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,869.69/68,811.38 = 16,285.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,869.69x = 68,811.38 × 16,285.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,869.69x = 1,120,597,026.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,597,026.50/45,869.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,430.01

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