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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,307.74, 67,940.49 and 17,233.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,307.74, 67,940.49 and 17,233.02 is: 25,841.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,307.74 : 67,940.49 = 17,233.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,307.74/67,940.49 = 17,233.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,307.74x = 67,940.49 × 17,233.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,307.74x = 1,170,819,822.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,819,822.98/45,307.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,841.50

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