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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,361.32, 68,041.98 and 17,274.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,361.32, 68,041.98 and 17,274.84 is: 25,912.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,361.32 : 68,041.98 = 17,274.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,361.32/68,041.98 = 17,274.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,361.32x = 68,041.98 × 17,274.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,361.32x = 1,175,414,317.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,414,317.78/45,361.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,912.26

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