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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,424.05, 68,140.62 and 17,367.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,424.05, 68,140.62 and 17,367.71 is: 26,053.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,424.05 : 68,140.62 = 17,367.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,424.05/68,140.62 = 17,367.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,424.05x = 68,140.62 × 17,367.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,424.05x = 1,183,446,569.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,446,569.97/45,424.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,053.30

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