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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,369.36, 68,055.27 and 17,285.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,369.36, 68,055.27 and 17,285.85 is: 25,929.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,369.36 : 68,055.27 = 17,285.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,369.36/68,055.27 = 17,285.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,369.36x = 68,055.27 × 17,285.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,369.36x = 1,176,393,188.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,393,188.93/45,369.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,929.24

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