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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,325.17, 67,977.45 and 17,235.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,325.17, 67,977.45 and 17,235.24 is: 25,848.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,325.17 : 67,977.45 = 17,235.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,325.17/67,977.45 = 17,235.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,325.17x = 67,977.45 × 17,235.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,325.17x = 1,171,607,665.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,607,665.34/45,325.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,848.94

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