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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,412.10, 68,108.70 and 17,325.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,412.10, 68,108.70 and 17,325.86 is: 25,985.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,412.10 : 68,108.70 = 17,325.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,412.10/68,108.70 = 17,325.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,412.10x = 68,108.70 × 17,325.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,412.10x = 1,180,041,800.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,041,800.98/45,412.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,985.18

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