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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,483.57, 68,233.19 and 17,406.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,483.57, 68,233.19 and 17,406.09 is: 26,112.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,483.57 : 68,233.19 = 17,406.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,483.57/68,233.19 = 17,406.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,483.57x = 68,233.19 × 17,406.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,483.57x = 1,187,672,959.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,672,959.10/45,483.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,112.13

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