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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,317.17, 67,959.54 and 17,229.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,317.17, 67,959.54 and 17,229.75 is: 25,838.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,317.17 : 67,959.54 = 17,229.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,317.17/67,959.54 = 17,229.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,317.17x = 67,959.54 × 17,229.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,317.17x = 1,170,925,629.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,925,629.47/45,317.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,838.45

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