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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,335.44, 67,957.60 and 17,248.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,335.44, 67,957.60 and 17,248.29 is: 25,855.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,335.44 : 67,957.60 = 17,248.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,335.44/67,957.60 = 17,248.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,335.44x = 67,957.60 × 17,248.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,335.44x = 1,172,152,392.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,152,392.50/45,335.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,855.10

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