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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,588.56, 68,389.70 and 16,001.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,588.56, 68,389.70 and 16,001.19 is: 24,004.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,588.56 : 68,389.70 = 16,001.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,588.56/68,389.70 = 16,001.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,588.56x = 68,389.70 × 16,001.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,588.56x = 1,094,316,503.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,316,503.74/45,588.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,004.19

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