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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,904.76, 68,836.36 and 16,323.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,904.76, 68,836.36 and 16,323.38 is: 24,477.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,904.76 : 68,836.36 = 16,323.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,904.76/68,836.36 = 16,323.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,904.76x = 68,836.36 × 16,323.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,904.76x = 1,123,642,062.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,642,062.10/45,904.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,477.68

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