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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,228.72, 67,811.40 and 17,150.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,228.72, 67,811.40 and 17,150.34 is: 25,713.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,228.72 : 67,811.40 = 17,150.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,228.72/67,811.40 = 17,150.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,228.72x = 67,811.40 × 17,150.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,228.72x = 1,162,988,565.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,988,565.88/45,228.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,713.50

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