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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,593.93, 68,406.69 and 16,015.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,593.93, 68,406.69 and 16,015.97 is: 24,029.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,593.93 : 68,406.69 = 16,015.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,593.93/68,406.69 = 16,015.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,593.93x = 68,406.69 × 16,015.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,593.93x = 1,095,599,494.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,599,494.84/45,593.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,029.50

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