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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,354.35, 68,032.21 and 17,275.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,354.35, 68,032.21 and 17,275.96 is: 25,914.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,354.35 : 68,032.21 = 17,275.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,354.35/68,032.21 = 17,275.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,354.35x = 68,032.21 × 17,275.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,354.35x = 1,175,321,738.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,321,738.67/45,354.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,914.20

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