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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,296.35, 67,971.26 and 17,240.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,296.35, 67,971.26 and 17,240.03 is: 25,870.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,296.35 : 67,971.26 = 17,240.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,296.35/67,971.26 = 17,240.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,296.35x = 67,971.26 × 17,240.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,296.35x = 1,171,826,561.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,826,561.54/45,296.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,870.22

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