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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,361.76, 68,021.04 and 17,283.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,361.76, 68,021.04 and 17,283.20 is: 25,916.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,361.76 : 68,021.04 = 17,283.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,361.76/68,021.04 = 17,283.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,361.76x = 68,021.04 × 17,283.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,361.76x = 1,175,621,238.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,621,238.53/45,361.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,916.57

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