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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,308.72, 67,946.90 and 17,221.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,308.72, 67,946.90 and 17,221.30 is: 25,825.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,308.72 : 67,946.90 = 17,221.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,308.72/67,946.90 = 17,221.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,308.72x = 67,946.90 × 17,221.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,308.72x = 1,170,133,694.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,133,694.32/45,308.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,825.80

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