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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,976.56, 68,970.23 and 16,398.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,976.56, 68,970.23 and 16,398.60 is: 24,599.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,976.56 : 68,970.23 = 16,398.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,976.56/68,970.23 = 16,398.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,976.56x = 68,970.23 × 16,398.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,976.56x = 1,131,015,213.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,015,213.68/45,976.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,599.82

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