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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,942.60, 68,897.70 and 16,361.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,942.60, 68,897.70 and 16,361.40 is: 24,536.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,942.60 : 68,897.70 = 16,361.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,942.60/68,897.70 = 16,361.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,942.60x = 68,897.70 × 16,361.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,942.60x = 1,127,262,828.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,262,828.78/45,942.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,536.33

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