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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,946.47, 68,929.29 and 16,364.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,946.47, 68,929.29 and 16,364.19 is: 24,549.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,946.47 : 68,929.29 = 16,364.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,946.47/68,929.29 = 16,364.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,946.47x = 68,929.29 × 16,364.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,946.47x = 1,127,971,998.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,971,998.13/45,946.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,549.70

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