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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,591.26, 68,417.43 and 16,009.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,591.26, 68,417.43 and 16,009.19 is: 24,024.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,591.26 : 68,417.43 = 16,009.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,591.26/68,417.43 = 16,009.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,591.26x = 68,417.43 × 16,009.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,591.26x = 1,095,307,636.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,307,636.18/45,591.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,024.51

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