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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,327.35, 67,963.53 and 17,249.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,327.35, 67,963.53 and 17,249.30 is: 25,863.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,327.35 : 67,963.53 = 17,249.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,327.35/67,963.53 = 17,249.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,327.35x = 67,963.53 × 17,249.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,327.35x = 1,172,323,631.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,323,631.54/45,327.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,863.50

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