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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,438.42, 68,177.25 and 17,366.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,438.42, 68,177.25 and 17,366.97 is: 26,057.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,438.42 : 68,177.25 = 17,366.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,438.42/68,177.25 = 17,366.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,438.42x = 68,177.25 × 17,366.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,438.42x = 1,184,032,255.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,032,255.43/45,438.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,057.95

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