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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,229.83, 67,790.25 and 16,744.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,229.83, 67,790.25 and 16,744.02 is: 25,095.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,229.83 : 67,790.25 = 16,744.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,229.83/67,790.25 = 16,744.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,229.83x = 67,790.25 × 16,744.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,229.83x = 1,135,081,301.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,081,301.81/45,229.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,095.86

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