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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,285.12, 67,931.32 and 17,218.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,285.12, 67,931.32 and 17,218.60 is: 25,829.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,285.12 : 67,931.32 = 17,218.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,285.12/67,931.32 = 17,218.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,285.12x = 67,931.32 × 17,218.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,285.12x = 1,169,682,226.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,682,226.55/45,285.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,829.28

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