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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,149.42, 67,687.13 and 17,053.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,149.42, 67,687.13 and 17,053.52 is: 25,566.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,149.42 : 67,687.13 = 17,053.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,149.42/67,687.13 = 17,053.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,149.42x = 67,687.13 × 17,053.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,149.42x = 1,154,303,529.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,303,529.40/45,149.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,566.30

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