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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,926.76, 68,896.62 and 16,335.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,926.76, 68,896.62 and 16,335.84 is: 24,506.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,926.76 : 68,896.62 = 16,335.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,926.76/68,896.62 = 16,335.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,926.76x = 68,896.62 × 16,335.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,926.76x = 1,125,484,160.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,484,160.86/45,926.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,506.06

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