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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,272.62, 67,912.56 and 17,206.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,272.62, 67,912.56 and 17,206.12 is: 25,810.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,272.62 : 67,912.56 = 17,206.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,272.62/67,912.56 = 17,206.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,272.62x = 67,912.56 × 17,206.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,272.62x = 1,168,511,656.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,511,656.87/45,272.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,810.56

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