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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,296.65, 67,903.05 and 17,208.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,296.65, 67,903.05 and 17,208.28 is: 25,796.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,296.65 : 67,903.05 = 17,208.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,296.65/67,903.05 = 17,208.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,296.65x = 67,903.05 × 17,208.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,296.65x = 1,168,494,527.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,494,527.50/45,296.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,796.49

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