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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,026.31, 67,529.19 and 16,949.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,026.31, 67,529.19 and 16,949.32 is: 25,420.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,026.31 : 67,529.19 = 16,949.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,026.31/67,529.19 = 16,949.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,026.31x = 67,529.19 × 16,949.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,026.31x = 1,144,573,745.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,573,745.39/45,026.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,420.11

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