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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,499.86, 68,217.46 and 17,396.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,499.86, 68,217.46 and 17,396.22 is: 26,081.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,499.86 : 68,217.46 = 17,396.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,499.86/68,217.46 = 17,396.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,499.86x = 68,217.46 × 17,396.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,499.86x = 1,186,725,942.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,725,942.00/45,499.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,081.97

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