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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,308.08, 67,962.17 and 17,221.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,308.08, 67,962.17 and 17,221.53 is: 25,832.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,308.08 : 67,962.17 = 17,221.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,308.08/67,962.17 = 17,221.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,308.08x = 67,962.17 × 17,221.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,308.08x = 1,170,412,549.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,412,549.52/45,308.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,832.31

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