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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,496.44, 68,244.66 and 17,775

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,496.44, 68,244.66 and 17,775 is: 26,662.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,496.44 : 68,244.66 = 17,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,496.44/68,244.66 = 17,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,496.44x = 68,244.66 × 17,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,496.44x = 1,213,048,831.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,048,831.50/45,496.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,662.50

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