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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,160.79, 67,704.26 and 17,064.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,160.79, 67,704.26 and 17,064.92 is: 25,583.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,160.79 : 67,704.26 = 17,064.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,160.79/67,704.26 = 17,064.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,160.79x = 67,704.26 × 17,064.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,160.79x = 1,155,367,864.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,367,864.50/45,160.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,583.43

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