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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,994.80, 68,992.20 and 16,413.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,994.80, 68,992.20 and 16,413.60 is: 24,620.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,994.80 : 68,992.20 = 16,413.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,994.80/68,992.20 = 16,413.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,994.80x = 68,992.20 × 16,413.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,994.80x = 1,132,410,373.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,410,373.92/45,994.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,620.40

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