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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,432.27, 68,150.70 and 17,354.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,432.27, 68,150.70 and 17,354.75 is: 26,032.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,432.27 : 68,150.70 = 17,354.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,432.27/68,150.70 = 17,354.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,432.27x = 68,150.70 × 17,354.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,432.27x = 1,182,738,020.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,738,020.07/45,432.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,032.99

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