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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,591.39, 68,391 and 16,006.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,591.39, 68,391 and 16,006.68 is: 24,011.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,591.39 : 68,391 = 16,006.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,591.39/68,391 = 16,006.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,591.39x = 68,391 × 16,006.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,591.39x = 1,094,712,851.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,712,851.88/45,591.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,011.39

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