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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,043.83, 67,555.35 and 16,966.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,043.83, 67,555.35 and 16,966.80 is: 25,446.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,043.83 : 67,555.35 = 16,966.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,043.83/67,555.35 = 16,966.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,043.83x = 67,555.35 × 16,966.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,043.83x = 1,146,198,112.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,198,112.38/45,043.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,446.28

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