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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,351.31, 68,028.50 and 17,267.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,351.31, 68,028.50 and 17,267.16 is: 25,901.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,351.31 : 68,028.50 = 17,267.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,351.31/68,028.50 = 17,267.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,351.31x = 68,028.50 × 17,267.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,351.31x = 1,174,658,994.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,658,994.06/45,351.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,901.32

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