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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,989.74, 68,993.17 and 16,002.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,989.74, 68,993.17 and 16,002.73 is: 24,007.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,989.74 : 68,993.17 = 16,002.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,989.74/68,993.17 = 16,002.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,989.74x = 68,993.17 × 16,002.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,989.74x = 1,104,079,117.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,079,117.59/45,989.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,007.07

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