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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,275.18, 67,912.75 and 17,195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,275.18, 67,912.75 and 17,195.24 is: 25,792.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,275.18 : 67,912.75 = 17,195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,275.18/67,912.75 = 17,195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,275.18x = 67,912.75 × 17,195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,275.18x = 1,167,775,892.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,775,892.94/45,275.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,792.85

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