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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,335.43, 68,004.87 and 17,250.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,335.43, 68,004.87 and 17,250.24 is: 25,876.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,335.43 : 68,004.87 = 17,250.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,335.43/68,004.87 = 17,250.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,335.43x = 68,004.87 × 17,250.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,335.43x = 1,173,100,328.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,100,328.67/45,335.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,876.02

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