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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,322.59, 67,968.55 and 17,235.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,322.59, 67,968.55 and 17,235.97 is: 25,848.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,322.59 : 67,968.55 = 17,235.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,322.59/67,968.55 = 17,235.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,322.59x = 67,968.55 × 17,235.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,322.59x = 1,171,503,888.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,503,888.74/45,322.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,848.12

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