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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,975.56, 68,968.73 and 16,397.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,975.56, 68,968.73 and 16,397.60 is: 24,598.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,975.56 : 68,968.73 = 16,397.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,975.56/68,968.73 = 16,397.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,975.56x = 68,968.73 × 16,397.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,975.56x = 1,130,921,343.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,921,343.20/45,975.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,598.32

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