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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,505.96, 68,212.12 and 17,419.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,505.96, 68,212.12 and 17,419.40 is: 26,111.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,505.96 : 68,212.12 = 17,419.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,505.96/68,212.12 = 17,419.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,505.96x = 68,212.12 × 17,419.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,505.96x = 1,188,214,203.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,214,203.13/45,505.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,111.18

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