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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,389.83, 68,037.85 and 17,302.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,389.83, 68,037.85 and 17,302.34 is: 25,935.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,389.83 : 68,037.85 = 17,302.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,389.83/68,037.85 = 17,302.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,389.83x = 68,037.85 × 17,302.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,389.83x = 1,177,214,140.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,214,140.41/45,389.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,935.64

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