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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,350.31, 68,027.00 and 17,266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,350.31, 68,027.00 and 17,266.16 is: 25,899.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,350.31 : 68,027.00 = 17,266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,350.31/68,027.00 = 17,266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,350.31x = 68,027.00 × 17,266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,350.31x = 1,174,564,639.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,564,639.85/45,350.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,899.82

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