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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,329.84, 67,984.50 and 17,239.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,329.84, 67,984.50 and 17,239.92 is: 25,855.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,329.84 : 67,984.50 = 17,239.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,329.84/67,984.50 = 17,239.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,329.84x = 67,984.50 × 17,239.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,329.84x = 1,172,047,341.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,047,341.24/45,329.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,855.98

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