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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,367.02, 68,014.17 and 17,281.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,367.02, 68,014.17 and 17,281.44 is: 25,908.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,367.02 : 68,014.17 = 17,281.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,367.02/68,014.17 = 17,281.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,367.02x = 68,014.17 × 17,281.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,367.02x = 1,175,382,798.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,382,798.00/45,367.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,908.31

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