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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,961.83, 68,925.74 and 16,371.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,961.83, 68,925.74 and 16,371.81 is: 24,551.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,961.83 : 68,925.74 = 16,371.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,961.83/68,925.74 = 16,371.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,961.83x = 68,925.74 × 16,371.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,961.83x = 1,128,439,037.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,439,037.53/45,961.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,551.66

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