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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,004.72, 67,507.08 and 17,283.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,004.72, 67,507.08 and 17,283.28 is: 25,924.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,004.72 : 67,507.08 = 17,283.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,004.72/67,507.08 = 17,283.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,004.72x = 67,507.08 × 17,283.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,004.72x = 1,166,743,765.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,743,765.62/45,004.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,924.92

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