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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,411.10, 68,107.20 and 17,324.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,411.10, 68,107.20 and 17,324.86 is: 25,983.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,411.10 : 68,107.20 = 17,324.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,411.10/68,107.20 = 17,324.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,411.10x = 68,107.20 × 17,324.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,411.10x = 1,179,947,704.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,947,704.99/45,411.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,983.68

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