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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,355.35, 68,033.71 and 17,276.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,355.35, 68,033.71 and 17,276.96 is: 25,915.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,355.35 : 68,033.71 = 17,276.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,355.35/68,033.71 = 17,276.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,355.35x = 68,033.71 × 17,276.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,355.35x = 1,175,415,686.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,415,686.32/45,355.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,915.70

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