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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,452.03, 68,172.82 and 17,371.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,452.03, 68,172.82 and 17,371.45 is: 26,055.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,452.03 : 68,172.82 = 17,371.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,452.03/68,172.82 = 17,371.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,452.03x = 68,172.82 × 17,371.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,452.03x = 1,184,260,775.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,260,775.78/45,452.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,055.18

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