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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,495.69, 68,243.55 and 17,774.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,495.69, 68,243.55 and 17,774.25 is: 26,661.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,495.69 : 68,243.55 = 17,774.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,495.69/68,243.55 = 17,774.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,495.69x = 68,243.55 × 17,774.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,495.69x = 1,212,977,918.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,977,918.59/45,495.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,661.38

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