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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,962.83, 68,927.23 and 16,372.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,962.83, 68,927.23 and 16,372.81 is: 24,553.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,962.83 : 68,927.23 = 16,372.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,962.83/68,927.23 = 16,372.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,962.83x = 68,927.23 × 16,372.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,962.83x = 1,128,532,440.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,532,440.62/45,962.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,553.15

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