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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,146.45, 67,682.72 and 17,050.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,146.45, 67,682.72 and 17,050.57 is: 25,561.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,146.45 : 67,682.72 = 17,050.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,146.45/67,682.72 = 17,050.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,146.45x = 67,682.72 × 17,050.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,146.45x = 1,154,028,828.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,028,828.57/45,146.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,561.89

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