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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,021.23, 67,521.60 and 16,944.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,021.23, 67,521.60 and 16,944.26 is: 25,412.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,021.23 : 67,521.60 = 16,944.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,021.23/67,521.60 = 16,944.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,021.23x = 67,521.60 × 16,944.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,021.23x = 1,144,103,208.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,103,208.41/45,021.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,412.52

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