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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,321.79, 67,982.71 and 17,235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,321.79, 67,982.71 and 17,235.36 is: 25,853.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,321.79 : 67,982.71 = 17,235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,321.79/67,982.71 = 17,235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,321.79x = 67,982.71 × 17,235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,321.79x = 1,171,706,480.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,706,480.63/45,321.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,853.05

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