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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,160.49, 67,750.24 and 17,079.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,160.49, 67,750.24 and 17,079.91 is: 25,623.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,160.49 : 67,750.24 = 17,079.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,160.49/67,750.24 = 17,079.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,160.49x = 67,750.24 × 17,079.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,160.49x = 1,157,168,128.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,168,128.35/45,160.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,623.47

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