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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,295.52, 67,901.37 and 17,207.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,295.52, 67,901.37 and 17,207.15 is: 25,794.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,295.52 : 67,901.37 = 17,207.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,295.52/67,901.37 = 17,207.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,295.52x = 67,901.37 × 17,207.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,295.52x = 1,168,389,164.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,389,164.02/45,295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,794.80

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