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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,382.48, 68,064.18 and 17,292.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,382.48, 68,064.18 and 17,292.76 is: 25,935.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,382.48 : 68,064.18 = 17,292.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,382.48/68,064.18 = 17,292.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,382.48x = 68,064.18 × 17,292.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,382.48x = 1,177,017,529.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,017,529.34/45,382.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,935.50

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