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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,437.23, 68,160.29 and 17,380.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,437.23, 68,160.29 and 17,380.86 is: 26,072.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,437.23 : 68,160.29 = 17,380.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,437.23/68,160.29 = 17,380.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,437.23x = 68,160.29 × 17,380.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,437.23x = 1,184,684,458.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,684,458.05/45,437.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,072.99

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