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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,349.13, 68,024.38 and 17,270.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,349.13, 68,024.38 and 17,270.74 is: 25,906.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,349.13 : 68,024.38 = 17,270.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,349.13/68,024.38 = 17,270.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,349.13x = 68,024.38 × 17,270.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,349.13x = 1,174,831,380.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,831,380.64/45,349.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,906.37

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