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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,336.93, 68,007.12 and 17,251.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,336.93, 68,007.12 and 17,251.74 is: 25,878.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,336.93 : 68,007.12 = 17,251.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,336.93/68,007.12 = 17,251.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,336.93x = 68,007.12 × 17,251.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,336.93x = 1,173,241,152.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,241,152.39/45,336.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,878.27

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