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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,924.22, 68,865.51 and 16,342.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,924.22, 68,865.51 and 16,342.82 is: 24,506.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,924.22 : 68,865.51 = 16,342.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,924.22/68,865.51 = 16,342.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,924.22x = 68,865.51 × 16,342.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,924.22x = 1,125,456,634.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,456,634.14/45,924.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,506.82

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