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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,475.43, 68,212.66 and 17,773.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,475.43, 68,212.66 and 17,773.19 is: 26,659.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,475.43 : 68,212.66 = 17,773.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,475.43/68,212.66 = 17,773.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,475.43x = 68,212.66 × 17,773.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,475.43x = 1,212,356,566.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,356,566.59/45,475.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,659.60

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