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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,504.22, 68,210.10 and 17,417.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,504.22, 68,210.10 and 17,417.08 is: 26,107.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,504.22 : 68,210.10 = 17,417.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,504.22/68,210.10 = 17,417.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,504.22x = 68,210.10 × 17,417.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,504.22x = 1,188,020,768.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,020,768.51/45,504.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,107.93

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