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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,596.96, 68,407.98 and 16,010.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,596.96, 68,407.98 and 16,010.88 is: 24,020.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,596.96 : 68,407.98 = 16,010.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,596.96/68,407.98 = 16,010.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,596.96x = 68,407.98 × 16,010.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,596.96x = 1,095,271,958.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,271,958.82/45,596.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,020.72

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