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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,231.46, 67,837.97 and 17,141.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,231.46, 67,837.97 and 17,141.83 is: 25,709.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,231.46 : 67,837.97 = 17,141.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,231.46/67,837.97 = 17,141.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,231.46x = 67,837.97 × 17,141.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,231.46x = 1,162,866,822.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,866,822.54/45,231.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,709.25

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