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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,050.85, 67,609.94 and 16,998.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,050.85, 67,609.94 and 16,998.57 is: 25,510.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,050.85 : 67,609.94 = 16,998.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,050.85/67,609.94 = 16,998.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,050.85x = 67,609.94 × 16,998.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,050.85x = 1,149,272,212.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,272,212.79/45,050.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,510.56

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