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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,595.96, 68,406.48 and 16,009.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,595.96, 68,406.48 and 16,009.88 is: 24,019.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,595.96 : 68,406.48 = 16,009.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,595.96/68,406.48 = 16,009.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,595.96x = 68,406.48 × 16,009.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,595.96x = 1,095,179,536.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,179,536.02/45,595.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,019.22

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