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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,311.76, 67,967.64 and 17,616.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,311.76, 67,967.64 and 17,616.24 is: 26,424.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,311.76 : 67,967.64 = 17,616.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,311.76/67,967.64 = 17,616.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,311.76x = 67,967.64 × 17,616.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,311.76x = 1,197,334,258.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,334,258.47/45,311.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,424.36

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