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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,324.32, 67,977.84 and 17,618.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,324.32, 67,977.84 and 17,618.72 is: 26,424.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,324.32 : 67,977.84 = 17,618.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,324.32/67,977.84 = 17,618.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,324.32x = 67,977.84 × 17,618.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,324.32x = 1,197,682,529.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,682,529.16/45,324.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,424.72

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