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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,189.26, 67,717.26 and 25,171.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,189.26, 67,717.26 and 25,171.17 is: 37,719.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,189.26 : 67,717.26 = 25,171.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,189.26/67,717.26 = 25,171.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,189.26x = 67,717.26 × 25,171.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,189.26x = 1,704,522,409.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,522,409.45/45,189.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,719.64

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