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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,111.30, 67,596.74 and 17,015.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,111.30, 67,596.74 and 17,015.97 is: 25,497.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,111.30 : 67,596.74 = 17,015.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,111.30/67,596.74 = 17,015.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,111.30x = 67,596.74 × 17,015.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,111.30x = 1,150,224,427.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,224,427.87/45,111.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,497.48

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