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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,311.58, 67,967.42 and 17,225.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,311.58, 67,967.42 and 17,225.06 is: 25,837.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,311.58 : 67,967.42 = 17,225.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,311.58/67,967.42 = 17,225.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,311.58x = 67,967.42 × 17,225.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,311.58x = 1,170,742,461.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,742,461.58/45,311.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,837.60

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