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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,475.79, 68,197.06 and 17,381.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,475.79, 68,197.06 and 17,381.96 is: 26,066.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,475.79 : 68,197.06 = 17,381.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,475.79/68,197.06 = 17,381.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,475.79x = 68,197.06 × 17,381.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,475.79x = 1,185,398,141.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,398,141.14/45,475.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,066.58

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