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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,167.59, 67,765.08 and 17,096.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,167.59, 67,765.08 and 17,096.26 is: 25,649.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,167.59 : 67,765.08 = 17,096.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,167.59/67,765.08 = 17,096.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,167.59x = 67,765.08 × 17,096.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,167.59x = 1,158,529,426.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,529,426.60/45,167.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,649.57

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