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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,323.75, 67,975.37 and 17,233.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,323.75, 67,975.37 and 17,233.78 is: 25,846.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,323.75 : 67,975.37 = 17,233.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,323.75/67,975.37 = 17,233.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,323.75x = 67,975.37 × 17,233.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,323.75x = 1,171,472,572.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,472,572.00/45,323.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,846.77

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