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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,924.72, 68,893.23 and 16,342.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,924.72, 68,893.23 and 16,342.81 is: 24,516.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,924.72 : 68,893.23 = 16,342.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,924.72/68,893.23 = 16,342.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,924.72x = 68,893.23 × 16,342.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,924.72x = 1,125,909,244.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,909,244.75/45,924.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,516.41

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