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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,455.33, 68,170.23 and 17,356.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,455.33, 68,170.23 and 17,356.03 is: 26,029.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,455.33 : 68,170.23 = 17,356.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,455.33/68,170.23 = 17,356.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,455.33x = 68,170.23 × 17,356.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,455.33x = 1,183,164,556.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,164,556.99/45,455.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,029.17

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