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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,338.27, 67,959.95 and 17,240.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,338.27, 67,959.95 and 17,240.76 is: 25,843.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,338.27 : 67,959.95 = 17,240.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,338.27/67,959.95 = 17,240.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,338.27x = 67,959.95 × 17,240.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,338.27x = 1,171,681,101.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,681,101.36/45,338.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,843.10

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