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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,423.93, 68,140.43 and 17,367.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,423.93, 68,140.43 and 17,367.59 is: 26,053.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,423.93 : 68,140.43 = 17,367.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,423.93/68,140.43 = 17,367.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,423.93x = 68,140.43 × 17,367.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,423.93x = 1,183,435,050.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,435,050.66/45,423.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,053.12

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