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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,415.20, 68,122.80 and 17,695.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,415.20, 68,122.80 and 17,695.20 is: 26,542.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,415.20 : 68,122.80 = 17,695.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,415.20/68,122.80 = 17,695.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,415.20x = 68,122.80 × 17,695.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,415.20x = 1,205,446,570.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,446,570.56/45,415.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,542.80

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