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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,357.67, 68,017.23 and 17,262.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,357.67, 68,017.23 and 17,262.01 is: 25,885.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,357.67 : 68,017.23 = 17,262.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,357.67/68,017.23 = 17,262.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,357.67x = 68,017.23 × 17,262.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,357.67x = 1,174,114,104.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,114,104.43/45,357.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,885.68

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