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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,026.92, 67,535.34 and 17,305.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,026.92, 67,535.34 and 17,305.48 is: 25,956.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,026.92 : 67,535.34 = 17,305.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,026.92/67,535.34 = 17,305.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,026.92x = 67,535.34 × 17,305.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,026.92x = 1,168,731,475.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,731,475.66/45,026.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,956.28

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