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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,476.04, 68,197.43 and 17,382.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,476.04, 68,197.43 and 17,382.20 is: 26,066.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,476.04 : 68,197.43 = 17,382.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,476.04/68,197.43 = 17,382.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,476.04x = 68,197.43 × 17,382.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,476.04x = 1,185,421,581.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,421,581.70/45,476.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,066.95

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