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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,321.35, 67,971.74 and 17,231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,321.35, 67,971.74 and 17,231.40 is: 25,843.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,321.35 : 67,971.74 = 17,231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,321.35/67,971.74 = 17,231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,321.35x = 67,971.74 × 17,231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,321.35x = 1,171,248,154.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,248,154.48/45,321.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,843.19

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