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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,913.79, 68,870.48 and 16,332.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,913.79, 68,870.48 and 16,332.72 is: 24,499.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,913.79 : 68,870.48 = 16,332.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,913.79/68,870.48 = 16,332.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,913.79x = 68,870.48 × 16,332.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,913.79x = 1,124,842,184.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,842,184.44/45,913.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,499.01

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