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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,966.51, 68,956.25 and 16,375.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,966.51, 68,956.25 and 16,375.59 is: 24,565.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,966.51 : 68,956.25 = 16,375.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,966.51/68,956.25 = 16,375.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,966.51x = 68,956.25 × 16,375.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,966.51x = 1,129,199,196.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,199,196.06/45,966.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,565.69

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