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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,311.72, 67,935.84 and 17,233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,311.72, 67,935.84 and 17,233.40 is: 25,838.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,311.72 : 67,935.84 = 17,233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,311.72/67,935.84 = 17,233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,311.72x = 67,935.84 × 17,233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,311.72x = 1,170,765,505.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,765,505.06/45,311.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,838.03

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