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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,447.89, 68,159.07 and 17,348.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,447.89, 68,159.07 and 17,348.58 is: 26,018.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,447.89 : 68,159.07 = 17,348.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,447.89/68,159.07 = 17,348.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,447.89x = 68,159.07 × 17,348.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,447.89x = 1,182,463,078.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,463,078.62/45,447.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,018.00

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