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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,035.31, 67,542.68 and 16,958.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,035.31, 67,542.68 and 16,958.33 is: 25,433.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,035.31 : 67,542.68 = 16,958.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,035.31/67,542.68 = 16,958.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,035.31x = 67,542.68 × 16,958.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,035.31x = 1,145,410,761.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,410,761.21/45,035.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,433.62

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