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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,436.36, 68,151.78 and 16,967.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,436.36, 68,151.78 and 16,967.86 is: 25,450.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,436.36 : 68,151.78 = 16,967.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,436.36/68,151.78 = 16,967.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,436.36x = 68,151.78 × 16,967.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,436.36x = 1,156,389,861.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,389,861.79/45,436.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,450.76

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