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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,479.06, 68,223.33 and 17,399.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,479.06, 68,223.33 and 17,399.06 is: 26,100.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,479.06 : 68,223.33 = 17,399.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,479.06/68,223.33 = 17,399.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,479.06x = 68,223.33 × 17,399.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,479.06x = 1,187,021,812.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,021,812.07/45,479.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,100.40

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