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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,168.60, 67,766.58 and 17,097.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,168.60, 67,766.58 and 17,097.26 is: 25,651.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,168.60 : 67,766.58 = 17,097.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,168.60/67,766.58 = 17,097.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,168.60x = 67,766.58 × 17,097.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,168.60x = 1,158,622,837.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,622,837.57/45,168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,651.07

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