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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,592.84, 68,421.38 and 16,012.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,592.84, 68,421.38 and 16,012.98 is: 24,030.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,592.84 : 68,421.38 = 16,012.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,592.84/68,421.38 = 16,012.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,592.84x = 68,421.38 × 16,012.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,592.84x = 1,095,630,189.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,630,189.51/45,592.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,030.75

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