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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,349.10, 68,024.33 and 17,270.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,349.10, 68,024.33 and 17,270.71 is: 25,906.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,349.10 : 68,024.33 = 17,270.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,349.10/68,024.33 = 17,270.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,349.10x = 68,024.33 × 17,270.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,349.10x = 1,174,828,381.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,828,381.87/45,349.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,906.32

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