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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,284.39, 67,904.93 and 16,801.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,284.39, 67,904.93 and 16,801.79 is: 25,194.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,284.39 : 67,904.93 = 16,801.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,284.39/67,904.93 = 16,801.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,284.39x = 67,904.93 × 16,801.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,284.39x = 1,140,924,289.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,924,289.82/45,284.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,194.65

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