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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,913.29, 68,869.72 and 16,332.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,913.29, 68,869.72 and 16,332.22 is: 24,498.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,913.29 : 68,869.72 = 16,332.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,913.29/68,869.72 = 16,332.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,913.29x = 68,869.72 × 16,332.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,913.29x = 1,124,795,418.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,795,418.38/45,913.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,498.25

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