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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,424.98, 68,137.78 and 17,337.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,424.98, 68,137.78 and 17,337.46 is: 26,006.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,424.98 : 68,137.78 = 17,337.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,424.98/68,137.78 = 17,337.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,424.98x = 68,137.78 × 17,337.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,424.98x = 1,181,336,035.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,336,035.24/45,424.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,006.31

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