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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,494.94, 68,242.41 and 17,773.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,494.94, 68,242.41 and 17,773.50 is: 26,660.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,494.94 : 68,242.41 = 17,773.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,494.94/68,242.41 = 17,773.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,494.94x = 68,242.41 × 17,773.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,494.94x = 1,212,906,474.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,906,474.14/45,494.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,660.25

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