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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,494.58, 68,195.70 and 17,407.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,494.58, 68,195.70 and 17,407.43 is: 26,093.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,494.58 : 68,195.70 = 17,407.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,494.58/68,195.70 = 17,407.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,494.58x = 68,195.70 × 17,407.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,494.58x = 1,187,111,533.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,111,533.07/45,494.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,093.47

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