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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,449.26, 68,178.55 and 17,392.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,449.26, 68,178.55 and 17,392.91 is: 26,091.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,449.26 : 68,178.55 = 17,392.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,449.26/68,178.55 = 17,392.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,449.26x = 68,178.55 × 17,392.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,449.26x = 1,185,823,511.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,823,511.04/45,449.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,091.15

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