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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,598.17, 68,393.84 and 16,016.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,598.17, 68,393.84 and 16,016.27 is: 24,023.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,598.17 : 68,393.84 = 16,016.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,598.17/68,393.84 = 16,016.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,598.17x = 68,393.84 × 16,016.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,598.17x = 1,095,414,207.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,414,207.78/45,598.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,023.21

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