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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,274.94, 67,912.35 and 17,194.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,274.94, 67,912.35 and 17,194.94 is: 25,792.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,274.94 : 67,912.35 = 17,194.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,274.94/67,912.35 = 17,194.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,274.94x = 67,912.35 × 17,194.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,274.94x = 1,167,748,682.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,748,682.50/45,274.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,792.39

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