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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,316.72, 67,965.74 and 17,226.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,316.72, 67,965.74 and 17,226.92 is: 25,836.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,316.72 : 67,965.74 = 17,226.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,316.72/67,965.74 = 17,226.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,316.72x = 67,965.74 × 17,226.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,316.72x = 1,170,840,365.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,840,365.72/45,316.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,836.83

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