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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,592.89, 68,393.25 and 16,008.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,592.89, 68,393.25 and 16,008.18 is: 24,013.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,592.89 : 68,393.25 = 16,008.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,592.89/68,393.25 = 16,008.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,592.89x = 68,393.25 × 16,008.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,592.89x = 1,094,851,456.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,851,456.79/45,592.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,013.64

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