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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,593.60, 68,393.12 and 16,013.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,593.60, 68,393.12 and 16,013.52 is: 24,021.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,593.60 : 68,393.12 = 16,013.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,593.60/68,393.12 = 16,013.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,593.60x = 68,393.12 × 16,013.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,593.60x = 1,095,214,514.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,214,514.91/45,593.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,021.24

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