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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,349.19, 68,024.48 and 17,270.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,349.19, 68,024.48 and 17,270.80 is: 25,906.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,349.19 : 68,024.48 = 17,270.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,349.19/68,024.48 = 17,270.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,349.19x = 68,024.48 × 17,270.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,349.19x = 1,174,837,187.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,837,187.86/45,349.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,906.46

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