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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,049.98, 67,608.63 and 16,997.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,049.98, 67,608.63 and 16,997.70 is: 25,509.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,049.98 : 67,608.63 = 16,997.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,049.98/67,608.63 = 16,997.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,049.98x = 67,608.63 × 16,997.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,049.98x = 1,149,190,787.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,190,787.12/45,049.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,509.24

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