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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,241.38, 67,867.81 and 17,171.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,241.38, 67,867.81 and 17,171.24 is: 25,759.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,241.38 : 67,867.81 = 17,171.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,241.38/67,867.81 = 17,171.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,241.38x = 67,867.81 × 17,171.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,241.38x = 1,165,374,071.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,374,071.52/45,241.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,759.03

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