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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,226.72, 67,808.40 and 17,148.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,226.72, 67,808.40 and 17,148.34 is: 25,710.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,226.72 : 67,808.40 = 17,148.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,226.72/67,808.40 = 17,148.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,226.72x = 67,808.40 × 17,148.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,226.72x = 1,162,801,498.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,801,498.06/45,226.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,710.50

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