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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,983.52, 68,975.28 and 16,400.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,983.52, 68,975.28 and 16,400.16 is: 24,600.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,983.52 : 68,975.28 = 16,400.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,983.52/68,975.28 = 16,400.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,983.52x = 68,975.28 × 16,400.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,983.52x = 1,131,205,628.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,205,628.04/45,983.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,600.24

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