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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,272.94, 67,883.49 and 17,538.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,272.94, 67,883.49 and 17,538.54 is: 26,297.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,272.94 : 67,883.49 = 17,538.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,272.94/67,883.49 = 17,538.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,272.94x = 67,883.49 × 17,538.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,272.94x = 1,190,577,304.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,577,304.70/45,272.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,297.77

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