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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,437.73, 68,161.04 and 17,381.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,437.73, 68,161.04 and 17,381.36 is: 26,073.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,437.73 : 68,161.04 = 17,381.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,437.73/68,161.04 = 17,381.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,437.73x = 68,161.04 × 17,381.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,437.73x = 1,184,731,146.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,731,146.50/45,437.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,073.73

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