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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,184.31, 67,777.14 and 17,117.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,184.31, 67,777.14 and 17,117.36 is: 25,676.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,184.31 : 67,777.14 = 17,117.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,184.31/67,777.14 = 17,117.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,184.31x = 67,777.14 × 17,117.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,184.31x = 1,160,165,366.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,165,366.26/45,184.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,676.29

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