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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,312.92, 67,969.40 and 17,226.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,312.92, 67,969.40 and 17,226.34 is: 25,839.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,312.92 : 67,969.40 = 17,226.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,312.92/67,969.40 = 17,226.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,312.92x = 67,969.40 × 17,226.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,312.92x = 1,170,863,994.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,863,994.00/45,312.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,839.52

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