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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,444.52, 68,195.19 and 17,366.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,444.52, 68,195.19 and 17,366.97 is: 26,061.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,444.52 : 68,195.19 = 17,366.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,444.52/68,195.19 = 17,366.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,444.52x = 68,195.19 × 17,366.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,444.52x = 1,184,343,648.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,343,648.39/45,444.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,061.31

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