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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,161.04, 67,704.63 and 17,065.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,161.04, 67,704.63 and 17,065.17 is: 25,583.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,161.04 : 67,704.63 = 17,065.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,161.04/67,704.63 = 17,065.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,161.04x = 67,704.63 × 17,065.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,161.04x = 1,155,391,190.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,391,190.00/45,161.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,583.81

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