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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,377.49, 68,066.30 and 17,675.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,377.49, 68,066.30 and 17,675.49 is: 26,513.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,377.49 : 68,066.30 = 17,675.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,377.49/68,066.30 = 17,675.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,377.49x = 68,066.30 × 17,675.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,377.49x = 1,203,105,249.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,105,249.18/45,377.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,513.26

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