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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,954.90, 68,932.62 and 16,373.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,954.90, 68,932.62 and 16,373.88 is: 24,560.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,954.90 : 68,932.62 = 16,373.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,954.90/68,932.62 = 16,373.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,954.90x = 68,932.62 × 16,373.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,954.90x = 1,128,694,447.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,694,447.97/45,954.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,560.92

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