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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,457.52, 68,214.69 and 17,379.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,457.52, 68,214.69 and 17,379.95 is: 26,080.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,457.52 : 68,214.69 = 17,379.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,457.52/68,214.69 = 17,379.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,457.52x = 68,214.69 × 17,379.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,457.52x = 1,185,567,560.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,567,560.39/45,457.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,080.78

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