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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,440.57, 68,150.26 and 17,350.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,440.57, 68,150.26 and 17,350.31 is: 26,021.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,440.57 : 68,150.26 = 17,350.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,440.57/68,150.26 = 17,350.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,440.57x = 68,150.26 × 17,350.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,440.57x = 1,182,428,137.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,428,137.58/45,440.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,021.42

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