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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,324.17, 67,975.95 and 17,234.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,324.17, 67,975.95 and 17,234.24 is: 25,847.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,324.17 : 67,975.95 = 17,234.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,324.17/67,975.95 = 17,234.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,324.17x = 67,975.95 × 17,234.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,324.17x = 1,171,513,496.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,513,496.65/45,324.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,847.44

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