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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,377.84, 68,066.76 and 17,291.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,377.84, 68,066.76 and 17,291.36 is: 25,937.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,377.84 : 68,066.76 = 17,291.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,377.84/68,066.76 = 17,291.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,377.84x = 68,066.76 × 17,291.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,377.84x = 1,176,966,851.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,966,851.19/45,377.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,937.04

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