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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,327.57, 67,993.07 and 17,242.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,327.57, 67,993.07 and 17,242.37 is: 25,864.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,327.57 : 67,993.07 = 17,242.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,327.57/67,993.07 = 17,242.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,327.57x = 67,993.07 × 17,242.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,327.57x = 1,172,361,244.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,361,244.20/45,327.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,864.20

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