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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,592, 68,394.84 and 16,004.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,592, 68,394.84 and 16,004.64 is: 24,009.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,592 : 68,394.84 = 16,004.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,592/68,394.84 = 16,004.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,592x = 68,394.84 × 16,004.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,592x = 1,094,634,792.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,634,792.06/45,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,009.36

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