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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,356.67, 68,015.73 and 17,261.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,356.67, 68,015.73 and 17,261.01 is: 25,884.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,356.67 : 68,015.73 = 17,261.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,356.67/68,015.73 = 17,261.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,356.67x = 68,015.73 × 17,261.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,356.67x = 1,174,020,195.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,020,195.69/45,356.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,884.18

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