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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,298.36, 67,974.26 and 17,242.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,298.36, 67,974.26 and 17,242.02 is: 25,873.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,298.36 : 67,974.26 = 17,242.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,298.36/67,974.26 = 17,242.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,298.36x = 67,974.26 × 17,242.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,298.36x = 1,172,013,550.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,013,550.41/45,298.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,873.20

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