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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,932.79, 68,899.87 and 16,349.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,932.79, 68,899.87 and 16,349.85 is: 24,525.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,932.79 : 68,899.87 = 16,349.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,932.79/68,899.87 = 16,349.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,932.79x = 68,899.87 × 16,349.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,932.79x = 1,126,502,467.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,502,467.99/45,932.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,525.02

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