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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,424.93, 68,141.93 and 17,368.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,424.93, 68,141.93 and 17,368.59 is: 26,054.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,424.93 : 68,141.93 = 17,368.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,424.93/68,141.93 = 17,368.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,424.93x = 68,141.93 × 17,368.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,424.93x = 1,183,529,243.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,529,243.98/45,424.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,054.62

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