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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,221.69, 67,823.29 and 17,132.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,221.69, 67,823.29 and 17,132.06 is: 25,694.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,221.69 : 67,823.29 = 17,132.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,221.69/67,823.29 = 17,132.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,221.69x = 67,823.29 × 17,132.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,221.69x = 1,161,952,248.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,952,248.90/45,221.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,694.58

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