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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,098.39, 67,637.34 and 17,021.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,098.39, 67,637.34 and 17,021.43 is: 25,528.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,098.39 : 67,637.34 = 17,021.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,098.39/67,637.34 = 17,021.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,098.39x = 67,637.34 × 17,021.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,098.39x = 1,151,284,248.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,284,248.20/45,098.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,528.28

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