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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,140.50, 67,652.80 and 17,027.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,140.50, 67,652.80 and 17,027.07 is: 25,518.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,140.50 : 67,652.80 = 17,027.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,140.50/67,652.80 = 17,027.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,140.50x = 67,652.80 × 17,027.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,140.50x = 1,151,928,918.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,928,918.73/45,140.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,518.75

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