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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,476.23, 68,214.24 and 17,399.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,476.23, 68,214.24 and 17,399.05 is: 26,098.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,476.23 : 68,214.24 = 17,399.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,476.23/68,214.24 = 17,399.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,476.23x = 68,214.24 × 17,399.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,476.23x = 1,186,862,972.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,862,972.47/45,476.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,098.53

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