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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,505.35, 68,225.70 and 17,401.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,505.35, 68,225.70 and 17,401.74 is: 26,090.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,505.35 : 68,225.70 = 17,401.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,505.35/68,225.70 = 17,401.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,505.35x = 68,225.70 × 17,401.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,505.35x = 1,187,245,892.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,245,892.72/45,505.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,090.25

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