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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,975.18, 68,968.20 and 16,397.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,975.18, 68,968.20 and 16,397.22 is: 24,597.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,975.18 : 68,968.20 = 16,397.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,975.18/68,968.20 = 16,397.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,975.18x = 68,968.20 × 16,397.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,975.18x = 1,130,886,748.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,886,748.40/45,975.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,597.77

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