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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,027.17, 67,535.72 and 17,305.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,027.17, 67,535.72 and 17,305.73 is: 25,956.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,027.17 : 67,535.72 = 17,305.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,027.17/67,535.72 = 17,305.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,027.17x = 67,535.72 × 17,305.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,027.17x = 1,168,754,849.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,754,849.15/45,027.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,956.66

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