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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,302.48, 67,926.80 and 17,224.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,302.48, 67,926.80 and 17,224.59 is: 25,826.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,302.48 : 67,926.80 = 17,224.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,302.48/67,926.80 = 17,224.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,302.48x = 67,926.80 × 17,224.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,302.48x = 1,170,011,280.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,011,280.01/45,302.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,826.65

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