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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,312.73, 67,952.91 and 17,225.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,312.73, 67,952.91 and 17,225.29 is: 25,831.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,312.73 : 67,952.91 = 17,225.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,312.73/67,952.91 = 17,225.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,312.73x = 67,952.91 × 17,225.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,312.73x = 1,170,508,581.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,508,581.09/45,312.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,831.78

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