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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,305.74, 67,985.34 and 17,249.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,305.74, 67,985.34 and 17,249.42 is: 25,884.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,305.74 : 67,985.34 = 17,249.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,305.74/67,985.34 = 17,249.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,305.74x = 67,985.34 × 17,249.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,305.74x = 1,172,707,683.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,707,683.50/45,305.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,884.31

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