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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,999.65, 68,957.90 and 16,410.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,999.65, 68,957.90 and 16,410.45 is: 24,600.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,999.65 : 68,957.90 = 16,410.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,999.65/68,957.90 = 16,410.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,999.65x = 68,957.90 × 16,410.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,999.65x = 1,131,630,170.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,630,170.06/45,999.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,600.84

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