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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,274.49, 67,923.50 and 17,194.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,274.49, 67,923.50 and 17,194.70 is: 25,796.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,274.49 : 67,923.50 = 17,194.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,274.49/67,923.50 = 17,194.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,274.49x = 67,923.50 × 17,194.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,274.49x = 1,167,923,779.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,923,779.86/45,274.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,796.51

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