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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,322.63, 67,973.69 and 17,232.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,322.63, 67,973.69 and 17,232.66 is: 25,845.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,322.63 : 67,973.69 = 17,232.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,322.63/67,973.69 = 17,232.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,322.63x = 67,973.69 × 17,232.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,322.63x = 1,171,367,488.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,367,488.72/45,322.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,845.09

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