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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,495.99, 68,273.07 and 17,418.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,495.99, 68,273.07 and 17,418.54 is: 26,138.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,495.99 : 68,273.07 = 17,418.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,495.99/68,273.07 = 17,418.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,495.99x = 68,273.07 × 17,418.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,495.99x = 1,189,217,200.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,217,200.72/45,495.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,138.95

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