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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,159.60, 67,702.39 and 17,063.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,159.60, 67,702.39 and 17,063.67 is: 25,581.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,159.60 : 67,702.39 = 17,063.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,159.60/67,702.39 = 17,063.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,159.60x = 67,702.39 × 17,063.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,159.60x = 1,155,251,241.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,251,241.17/45,159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,581.52

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