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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,394.72, 68,028.80 and 17,284.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,394.72, 68,028.80 and 17,284.48 is: 25,902.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,394.72 : 68,028.80 = 17,284.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,394.72/68,028.80 = 17,284.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,394.72x = 68,028.80 × 17,284.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,394.72x = 1,175,842,433.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,842,433.02/45,394.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,902.63

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