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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,223.83, 67,826.45 and 17,134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,223.83, 67,826.45 and 17,134.20 is: 25,697.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,223.83 : 67,826.45 = 17,134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,223.83/67,826.45 = 17,134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,223.83x = 67,826.45 × 17,134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,223.83x = 1,162,152,002.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,152,002.43/45,223.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,697.78

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