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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,228.98, 67,849.55 and 17,159.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,228.98, 67,849.55 and 17,159.45 is: 25,741.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,228.98 : 67,849.55 = 17,159.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,228.98/67,849.55 = 17,159.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,228.98x = 67,849.55 × 17,159.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,228.98x = 1,164,260,600.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,260,600.05/45,228.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,741.47

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