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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,304.26, 67,956.44 and 17,217.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,304.26, 67,956.44 and 17,217.71 is: 25,826.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,304.26 : 67,956.44 = 17,217.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,304.26/67,956.44 = 17,217.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,304.26x = 67,956.44 × 17,217.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,304.26x = 1,170,054,633.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,054,633.05/45,304.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,826.59

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