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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,273.67, 67,848.98 and 17,178.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,273.67, 67,848.98 and 17,178.62 is: 25,744.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,273.67 : 67,848.98 = 17,178.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,273.67/67,848.98 = 17,178.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,273.67x = 67,848.98 × 17,178.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,273.67x = 1,165,551,419.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,551,419.67/45,273.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,744.58

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