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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,342.20, 68,013.30 and 17,622.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,342.20, 68,013.30 and 17,622.20 is: 26,433.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,342.20 : 68,013.30 = 17,622.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,342.20/68,013.30 = 17,622.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,342.20x = 68,013.30 × 17,622.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,342.20x = 1,198,543,975.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,543,975.26/45,342.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,433.30

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