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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,051.42, 67,610.79 and 16,999.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,051.42, 67,610.79 and 16,999.14 is: 25,511.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,051.42 : 67,610.79 = 16,999.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,051.42/67,610.79 = 16,999.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,051.42x = 67,610.79 × 16,999.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,051.42x = 1,149,325,284.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,325,284.72/45,051.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,511.41

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