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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,914.79, 68,871.97 and 16,333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,914.79, 68,871.97 and 16,333.72 is: 24,500.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,914.79 : 68,871.97 = 16,333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,914.79/68,871.97 = 16,333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,914.79x = 68,871.97 × 16,333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,914.79x = 1,124,935,473.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,935,473.83/45,914.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,500.50

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