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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,440.96, 68,162.24 and 17,361.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,440.96, 68,162.24 and 17,361.28 is: 26,042.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,440.96 : 68,162.24 = 17,361.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,440.96/68,162.24 = 17,361.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,440.96x = 68,162.24 × 17,361.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,440.96x = 1,183,383,734.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,383,734.07/45,440.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,042.23

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