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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,319.97, 67,979.99 and 17,233.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,319.97, 67,979.99 and 17,233.55 is: 25,850.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,319.97 : 67,979.99 = 17,233.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,319.97/67,979.99 = 17,233.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,319.97x = 67,979.99 × 17,233.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,319.97x = 1,171,536,130.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,536,130.60/45,319.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,850.33

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