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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,302.73, 67,927.18 and 17,224.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,302.73, 67,927.18 and 17,224.84 is: 25,827.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,302.73 : 67,927.18 = 17,224.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,302.73/67,927.18 = 17,224.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,302.73x = 67,927.18 × 17,224.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,302.73x = 1,170,034,594.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,034,594.27/45,302.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,827.02

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