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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,976.80, 68,973.30 and 16,411.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,976.80, 68,973.30 and 16,411.80 is: 24,620.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,976.80 : 68,973.30 = 16,411.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,976.80/68,973.30 = 16,411.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,976.80x = 68,973.30 × 16,411.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,976.80x = 1,131,976,004.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,976,004.94/45,976.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,620.59

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