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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,377.48, 68,056.68 and 17,287.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,377.48, 68,056.68 and 17,287.76 is: 25,928.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,377.48 : 68,056.68 = 17,287.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,377.48/68,056.68 = 17,287.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,377.48x = 68,056.68 × 17,287.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,377.48x = 1,176,547,550.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,547,550.24/45,377.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,928.01

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