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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,259.78, 67,895.62 and 16,792.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,259.78, 67,895.62 and 16,792.85 is: 25,191.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,259.78 : 67,895.62 = 16,792.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,259.78/67,895.62 = 16,792.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,259.78x = 67,895.62 × 16,792.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,259.78x = 1,140,160,962.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,160,962.32/45,259.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,191.48

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