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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,311.73, 67,951.41 and 17,224.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,311.73, 67,951.41 and 17,224.29 is: 25,830.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,311.73 : 67,951.41 = 17,224.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,311.73/67,951.41 = 17,224.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,311.73x = 67,951.41 × 17,224.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,311.73x = 1,170,414,791.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,414,791.75/45,311.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,830.28

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