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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,904.70, 68,847.32 and 16,324.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,904.70, 68,847.32 and 16,324.32 is: 24,483.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,904.70 : 68,847.32 = 16,324.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,904.70/68,847.32 = 16,324.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,904.70x = 68,847.32 × 16,324.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,904.70x = 1,123,885,682.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,885,682.82/45,904.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,483.02

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