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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,508.61, 68,218.80 and 17,407.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,508.61, 68,218.80 and 17,407.02 is: 26,093.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,508.61 : 68,218.80 = 17,407.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,508.61/68,218.80 = 17,407.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,508.61x = 68,218.80 × 17,407.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,508.61x = 1,187,486,015.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,486,015.98/45,508.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,093.66

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