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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,293.78, 67,952.42 and 17,214.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,293.78, 67,952.42 and 17,214.32 is: 25,825.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,293.78 : 67,952.42 = 17,214.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,293.78/67,952.42 = 17,214.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,293.78x = 67,952.42 × 17,214.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,293.78x = 1,169,754,276.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,754,276.82/45,293.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,825.94

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