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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,361.23, 68,031.45 and 17,284.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,361.23, 68,031.45 and 17,284.47 is: 25,922.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,361.23 : 68,031.45 = 17,284.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,361.23/68,031.45 = 17,284.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,361.23x = 68,031.45 × 17,284.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,361.23x = 1,175,887,556.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,887,556.58/45,361.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,922.74

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