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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,026.93, 67,540.40 and 16,953.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,026.93, 67,540.40 and 16,953.29 is: 25,429.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,026.93 : 67,540.40 = 16,953.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,026.93/67,540.40 = 16,953.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,026.93x = 67,540.40 × 16,953.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,026.93x = 1,145,031,565.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,031,565.45/45,026.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,429.93

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