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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,332.55, 67,998.60 and 17,246.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,332.55, 67,998.60 and 17,246.01 is: 25,868.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,332.55 : 67,998.60 = 17,246.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,332.55/67,998.60 = 17,246.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,332.55x = 67,998.60 × 17,246.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,332.55x = 1,172,704,535.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,704,535.59/45,332.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,868.93

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