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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,350.19, 68,025.98 and 17,271.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,350.19, 68,025.98 and 17,271.80 is: 25,907.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,350.19 : 68,025.98 = 17,271.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,350.19/68,025.98 = 17,271.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,350.19x = 68,025.98 × 17,271.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,350.19x = 1,174,931,121.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,931,121.36/45,350.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,907.96

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