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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,958.39, 68,944.06 and 16,367.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,958.39, 68,944.06 and 16,367.47 is: 24,553.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,958.39 : 68,944.06 = 16,367.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,958.39/68,944.06 = 16,367.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,958.39x = 68,944.06 × 16,367.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,958.39x = 1,128,439,489.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,439,489.01/45,958.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,553.51

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