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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,493.83, 68,194.58 and 17,406.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,493.83, 68,194.58 and 17,406.68 is: 26,092.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,493.83 : 68,194.58 = 17,406.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,493.83/68,194.58 = 17,406.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,493.83x = 68,194.58 × 17,406.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,493.83x = 1,187,040,803.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,040,803.79/45,493.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,092.35

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