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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,993.82, 68,997.39 and 16,409.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,993.82, 68,997.39 and 16,409.02 is: 24,615.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,993.82 : 68,997.39 = 16,409.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,993.82/68,997.39 = 16,409.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,993.82x = 68,997.39 × 16,409.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,993.82x = 1,132,179,552.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,179,552.46/45,993.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,615.91

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