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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,958.51, 68,944.25 and 16,367.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,958.51, 68,944.25 and 16,367.59 is: 24,553.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,958.51 : 68,944.25 = 16,367.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,958.51/68,944.25 = 16,367.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,958.51x = 68,944.25 × 16,367.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,958.51x = 1,128,451,135.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,451,135.02/45,958.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,553.69

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