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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,327.06, 67,992.32 and 17,241.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,327.06, 67,992.32 and 17,241.87 is: 25,863.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,327.06 : 67,992.32 = 17,241.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,327.06/67,992.32 = 17,241.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,327.06x = 67,992.32 × 17,241.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,327.06x = 1,172,314,742.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,314,742.44/45,327.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,863.46

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