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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,942.88, 68,924.76 and 16,363.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,942.88, 68,924.76 and 16,363.84 is: 24,549.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,942.88 : 68,924.76 = 16,363.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,942.88/68,924.76 = 16,363.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,942.88x = 68,924.76 × 16,363.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,942.88x = 1,127,873,744.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,873,744.68/45,942.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,549.48

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