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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,327.84, 67,981.50 and 17,237.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,327.84, 67,981.50 and 17,237.92 is: 25,852.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,327.84 : 67,981.50 = 17,237.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,327.84/67,981.50 = 17,237.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,327.84x = 67,981.50 × 17,237.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,327.84x = 1,171,859,658.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,859,658.48/45,327.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,852.98

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