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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,063.46, 67,584.70 and 16,986.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,063.46, 67,584.70 and 16,986.34 is: 25,475.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,063.46 : 67,584.70 = 16,986.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,063.46/67,584.70 = 16,986.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,063.46x = 67,584.70 × 16,986.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,063.46x = 1,148,016,693.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,016,693.00/45,063.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,475.56

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