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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,583.95, 68,406.51 and 16,001.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,583.95, 68,406.51 and 16,001.88 is: 24,013.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,583.95 : 68,406.51 = 16,001.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,583.95/68,406.51 = 16,001.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,583.95x = 68,406.51 × 16,001.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,583.95x = 1,094,632,764.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,632,764.24/45,583.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,013.56

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