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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,436.70, 68,183.40 and 17,359.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,436.70, 68,183.40 and 17,359.27 is: 26,049.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,436.70 : 68,183.40 = 17,359.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,436.70/68,183.40 = 17,359.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,436.70x = 68,183.40 × 17,359.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,436.70x = 1,183,614,050.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,614,050.12/45,436.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,049.74

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