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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,332.71, 67,999.10 and 17,246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,332.71, 67,999.10 and 17,246.30 is: 25,869.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,332.71 : 67,999.10 = 17,246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,332.71/67,999.10 = 17,246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,332.71x = 67,999.10 × 17,246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,332.71x = 1,172,732,452.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,732,452.10/45,332.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,869.46

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