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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,393.24, 68,042.91 and 17,305.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,393.24, 68,042.91 and 17,305.74 is: 25,940.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,393.24 : 68,042.91 = 17,305.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,393.24/68,042.91 = 17,305.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,393.24x = 68,042.91 × 17,305.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,393.24x = 1,177,532,909.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,532,909.30/45,393.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,940.71

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