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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,399.39, 68,118.67 and 17,327.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,399.39, 68,118.67 and 17,327.87 is: 25,999.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,399.39 : 68,118.67 = 17,327.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,399.39/68,118.67 = 17,327.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,399.39x = 68,118.67 × 17,327.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,399.39x = 1,180,351,778.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,351,778.01/45,399.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,999.29

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