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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,423.98, 68,136.28 and 17,336.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,423.98, 68,136.28 and 17,336.46 is: 26,004.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,423.98 : 68,136.28 = 17,336.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,423.98/68,136.28 = 17,336.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,423.98x = 68,136.28 × 17,336.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,423.98x = 1,181,241,892.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,241,892.77/45,423.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,004.81

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