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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,589.26, 68,414.43 and 16,007.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,589.26, 68,414.43 and 16,007.19 is: 24,021.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,589.26 : 68,414.43 = 16,007.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,589.26/68,414.43 = 16,007.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,589.26x = 68,414.43 × 16,007.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,589.26x = 1,095,122,779.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,122,779.75/45,589.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,021.51

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