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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,502.86, 68,221.94 and 17,399.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,502.86, 68,221.94 and 17,399.24 is: 26,086.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,502.86 : 68,221.94 = 17,399.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,502.86/68,221.94 = 17,399.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,502.86x = 68,221.94 × 17,399.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,502.86x = 1,187,009,907.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,009,907.33/45,502.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,086.49

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