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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,926.57, 68,869.09 and 16,345.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,926.57, 68,869.09 and 16,345.19 is: 24,510.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,926.57 : 68,869.09 = 16,345.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,926.57/68,869.09 = 16,345.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,926.57x = 68,869.09 × 16,345.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,926.57x = 1,125,678,461.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,678,461.84/45,926.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,510.40

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