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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,297.36, 67,972.76 and 17,241.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,297.36, 67,972.76 and 17,241.02 is: 25,871.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,297.36 : 67,972.76 = 17,241.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,297.36/67,972.76 = 17,241.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,297.36x = 67,972.76 × 17,241.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,297.36x = 1,171,919,714.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,919,714.62/45,297.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,871.70

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