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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,225.44, 67,818.72 and 17,504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,225.44, 67,818.72 and 17,504 is: 26,248.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,225.44 : 67,818.72 = 17,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,225.44/67,818.72 = 17,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,225.44x = 67,818.72 × 17,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,225.44x = 1,187,098,874.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,098,874.88/45,225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,248.48

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