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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,311.04, 67,970.88 and 17,213.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,311.04, 67,970.88 and 17,213.76 is: 25,822.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,311.04 : 67,970.88 = 17,213.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,311.04/67,970.88 = 17,213.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,311.04x = 67,970.88 × 17,213.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,311.04x = 1,170,034,415.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,034,415.31/45,311.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,822.28

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