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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,295.36, 67,936.91 and 17,222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,295.36, 67,936.91 and 17,222.50 is: 25,831.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,295.36 : 67,936.91 = 17,222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,295.36/67,936.91 = 17,222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,295.36x = 67,936.91 × 17,222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,295.36x = 1,170,043,432.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,043,432.48/45,295.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,831.42

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