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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,348.35, 68,023.21 and 17,269.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,348.35, 68,023.21 and 17,269.96 is: 25,905.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,348.35 : 68,023.21 = 17,269.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,348.35/68,023.21 = 17,269.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,348.35x = 68,023.21 × 17,269.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,348.35x = 1,174,757,967.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,757,967.30/45,348.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,905.20

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