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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,268.83, 67,903.26 and 17,188.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,268.83, 67,903.26 and 17,188.91 is: 25,783.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,268.83 : 67,903.26 = 17,188.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,268.83/67,903.26 = 17,188.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,268.83x = 67,903.26 × 17,188.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,268.83x = 1,167,182,863.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,182,863.42/45,268.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,783.37

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