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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,422.98, 68,134.78 and 17,335.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,422.98, 68,134.78 and 17,335.46 is: 26,003.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,422.98 : 68,134.78 = 17,335.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,422.98/68,134.78 = 17,335.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,422.98x = 68,134.78 × 17,335.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,422.98x = 1,181,147,753.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,147,753.30/45,422.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,003.31

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