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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,350.38, 68,026.26 and 17,271.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,350.38, 68,026.26 and 17,271.99 is: 25,908.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,350.38 : 68,026.26 = 17,271.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,350.38/68,026.26 = 17,271.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,350.38x = 68,026.26 × 17,271.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,350.38x = 1,174,948,882.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,948,882.46/45,350.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,908.25

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