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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,252.65, 67,882.95 and 16,789.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,252.65, 67,882.95 and 16,789.93 is: 25,186.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,252.65 : 67,882.95 = 16,789.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,252.65/67,882.95 = 16,789.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,252.65x = 67,882.95 × 16,789.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,252.65x = 1,139,749,808.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,749,808.99/45,252.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,186.36

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