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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,403.89, 68,125.44 and 17,332.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,403.89, 68,125.44 and 17,332.38 is: 26,006.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,403.89 : 68,125.44 = 17,332.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,403.89/68,125.44 = 17,332.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,403.89x = 68,125.44 × 17,332.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,403.89x = 1,180,776,013.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,776,013.75/45,403.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,006.05

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