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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,468.66, 68,202.72 and 17,382.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,468.66, 68,202.72 and 17,382.18 is: 26,073.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,468.66 : 68,202.72 = 17,382.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,468.66/68,202.72 = 17,382.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,468.66x = 68,202.72 × 17,382.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,468.66x = 1,185,511,955.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,511,955.53/45,468.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,073.17

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