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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,465.66, 68,198.22 and 17,379.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,465.66, 68,198.22 and 17,379.18 is: 26,068.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,465.66 : 68,198.22 = 17,379.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,465.66/68,198.22 = 17,379.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,465.66x = 68,198.22 × 17,379.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,465.66x = 1,185,229,141.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,229,141.06/45,465.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,068.67

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