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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,344.70, 68,017.05 and 17,642.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,344.70, 68,017.05 and 17,642.70 is: 26,464.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,344.70 : 68,017.05 = 17,642.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,344.70/68,017.05 = 17,642.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,344.70x = 68,017.05 × 17,642.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,344.70x = 1,200,004,408.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,004,408.04/45,344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,464.05

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