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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,901.62, 68,859.38 and 16,312.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,901.62, 68,859.38 and 16,312.44 is: 24,471.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,901.62 : 68,859.38 = 16,312.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,901.62/68,859.38 = 16,312.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,901.62x = 68,859.38 × 16,312.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,901.62x = 1,123,264,504.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,264,504.69/45,901.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,471.13

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