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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,265.92, 67,904.96 and 17,196.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,265.92, 67,904.96 and 17,196.45 is: 25,796.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,265.92 : 67,904.96 = 17,196.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,265.92/67,904.96 = 17,196.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,265.92x = 67,904.96 × 17,196.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,265.92x = 1,167,724,163.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,724,163.41/45,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,796.98

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