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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,443.82, 68,155.13 and 17,353.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,443.82, 68,155.13 and 17,353.56 is: 26,026.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,443.82 : 68,155.13 = 17,353.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,443.82/68,155.13 = 17,353.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,443.82x = 68,155.13 × 17,353.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,443.82x = 1,182,734,051.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,734,051.00/45,443.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,026.29

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