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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,966.34, 68,932.48 and 16,376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,966.34, 68,932.48 and 16,376.32 is: 24,558.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,966.34 : 68,932.48 = 16,376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,966.34/68,932.48 = 16,376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,966.34x = 68,932.48 × 16,376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,966.34x = 1,128,860,350.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,860,350.87/45,966.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,558.41

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