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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,422.51, 68,136.02 and 17,337.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,422.51, 68,136.02 and 17,337.29 is: 26,006.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,422.51 : 68,136.02 = 17,337.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,422.51/68,136.02 = 17,337.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,422.51x = 68,136.02 × 17,337.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,422.51x = 1,181,293,851.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,293,851.50/45,422.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,006.79

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