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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,021.44, 67,493.28 and 17,300.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,021.44, 67,493.28 and 17,300.48 is: 25,935.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,021.44 : 67,493.28 = 17,300.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,021.44/67,493.28 = 17,300.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,021.44x = 67,493.28 × 17,300.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,021.44x = 1,167,666,140.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,666,140.77/45,021.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,935.78

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