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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,479.07, 68,228.82 and 17,398.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,479.07, 68,228.82 and 17,398.35 is: 26,101.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,479.07 : 68,228.82 = 17,398.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,479.07/68,228.82 = 17,398.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,479.07x = 68,228.82 × 17,398.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,479.07x = 1,187,068,890.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,068,890.45/45,479.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,101.43

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