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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,337.20, 68,005.80 and 17,617.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,337.20, 68,005.80 and 17,617.20 is: 26,425.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,337.20 : 68,005.80 = 17,617.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,337.20/68,005.80 = 17,617.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,337.20x = 68,005.80 × 17,617.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,337.20x = 1,198,071,779.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,071,779.76/45,337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,425.80

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