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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,314.16, 67,975.56 and 17,614.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,314.16, 67,975.56 and 17,614.32 is: 26,423.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,314.16 : 67,975.56 = 17,614.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,314.16/67,975.56 = 17,614.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,314.16x = 67,975.56 × 17,614.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,314.16x = 1,197,343,266.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,343,266.02/45,314.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,423.16

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