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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,270.36, 67,866.93 and 17,174.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,270.36, 67,866.93 and 17,174.70 is: 25,747.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,270.36 : 67,866.93 = 17,174.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,270.36/67,866.93 = 17,174.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,270.36x = 67,866.93 × 17,174.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,270.36x = 1,165,594,162.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,594,162.67/45,270.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,747.40

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