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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,403.52, 68,124.87 and 17,332.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,403.52, 68,124.87 and 17,332.01 is: 26,005.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,403.52 : 68,124.87 = 17,332.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,403.52/68,124.87 = 17,332.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,403.52x = 68,124.87 × 17,332.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,403.52x = 1,180,740,587.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,740,587.46/45,403.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,005.48

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