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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,296.48, 67,971.44 and 17,240.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,296.48, 67,971.44 and 17,240.15 is: 25,870.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,296.48 : 67,971.44 = 17,240.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,296.48/67,971.44 = 17,240.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,296.48x = 67,971.44 × 17,240.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,296.48x = 1,171,838,034.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,838,034.34/45,296.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,870.40

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