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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,351.35, 68,027.71 and 17,272.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,351.35, 68,027.71 and 17,272.96 is: 25,909.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,351.35 : 68,027.71 = 17,272.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,351.35/68,027.71 = 17,272.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,351.35x = 68,027.71 × 17,272.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,351.35x = 1,175,039,700.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,039,700.47/45,351.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,909.69

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