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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,009.72, 67,514.58 and 17,288.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,009.72, 67,514.58 and 17,288.28 is: 25,932.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,009.72 : 67,514.58 = 17,288.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,009.72/67,514.58 = 17,288.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,009.72x = 67,514.58 × 17,288.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,009.72x = 1,167,210,963.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,210,963.12/45,009.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,932.42

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