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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,394.24, 68,044.41 and 17,306.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,394.24, 68,044.41 and 17,306.74 is: 25,942.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,394.24 : 68,044.41 = 17,306.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,394.24/68,044.41 = 17,306.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,394.24x = 68,044.41 × 17,306.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,394.24x = 1,177,626,912.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,626,912.32/45,394.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,942.21

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