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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,194.88, 67,786.86 and 17,102.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,194.88, 67,786.86 and 17,102.88 is: 25,652.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,194.88 : 67,786.86 = 17,102.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,194.88/67,786.86 = 17,102.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,194.88x = 67,786.86 × 17,102.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,194.88x = 1,159,350,532.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,350,532.16/45,194.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,652.25

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