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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,502.92, 68,254.56 and 17,416.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,502.92, 68,254.56 and 17,416.44 is: 26,124.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,502.92 : 68,254.56 = 17,416.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,502.92/68,254.56 = 17,416.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,502.92x = 68,254.56 × 17,416.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,502.92x = 1,188,751,448.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,751,448.97/45,502.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,124.73

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