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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,959.58, 68,922.36 and 16,369.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,959.58, 68,922.36 and 16,369.56 is: 24,548.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,959.58 : 68,922.36 = 16,369.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,959.58/68,922.36 = 16,369.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,959.58x = 68,922.36 × 16,369.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,959.58x = 1,128,228,707.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,228,707.36/45,959.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,548.28

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