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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,264.96, 67,913.28 and 17,582.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,264.96, 67,913.28 and 17,582.40 is: 26,379.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,264.96 : 67,913.28 = 17,582.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,264.96/67,913.28 = 17,582.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,264.96x = 67,913.28 × 17,582.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,264.96x = 1,194,078,454.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,078,454.27/45,264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,379.75

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