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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,375.76, 68,053.20 and 17,299

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,375.76, 68,053.20 and 17,299 is: 25,944.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,375.76 : 68,053.20 = 17,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,375.76/68,053.20 = 17,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,375.76x = 68,053.20 × 17,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,375.76x = 1,177,252,306.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,252,306.80/45,375.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,944.52

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