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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,016.62, 67,524.96 and 11,736.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,016.62, 67,524.96 and 11,736.60 is: 17,604.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,016.62 : 67,524.96 = 11,736.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,016.62/67,524.96 = 11,736.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,016.62x = 67,524.96 × 11,736.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,016.62x = 792,513,445.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,513,445.54/45,016.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,604.91

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