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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,348.63, 68,023.63 and 17,270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,348.63, 68,023.63 and 17,270.24 is: 25,905.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,348.63 : 68,023.63 = 17,270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,348.63/68,023.63 = 17,270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,348.63x = 68,023.63 × 17,270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,348.63x = 1,174,784,352.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,784,352.33/45,348.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,905.62

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