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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,984.06, 68,965.56 and 16,401.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,984.06, 68,965.56 and 16,401.24 is: 24,598.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,984.06 : 68,965.56 = 16,401.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,984.06/68,965.56 = 16,401.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,984.06x = 68,965.56 × 16,401.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,984.06x = 1,131,120,701.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,120,701.29/45,984.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,598.10

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