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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,921.30, 68,881.71 and 16,340.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,921.30, 68,881.71 and 16,340.22 is: 24,510.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,921.30 : 68,881.71 = 16,340.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,921.30/68,881.71 = 16,340.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,921.30x = 68,881.71 × 16,340.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,921.30x = 1,125,542,295.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,542,295.38/45,921.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,510.24

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