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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,321.59, 67,967.06 and 17,234.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,321.59, 67,967.06 and 17,234.97 is: 25,846.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,321.59 : 67,967.06 = 17,234.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,321.59/67,967.06 = 17,234.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,321.59x = 67,967.06 × 17,234.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,321.59x = 1,171,410,153.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,410,153.91/45,321.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,846.63

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