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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,119.35, 67,660.39 and 17,034.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,119.35, 67,660.39 and 17,034.63 is: 25,544.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,119.35 : 67,660.39 = 17,034.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,119.35/67,660.39 = 17,034.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,119.35x = 67,660.39 × 17,034.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,119.35x = 1,152,569,709.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,569,709.31/45,119.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,544.91

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