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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,516.74, 68,260.34 and 17,435.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,516.74, 68,260.34 and 17,435.30 is: 26,147.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,516.74 : 68,260.34 = 17,435.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,516.74/68,260.34 = 17,435.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,516.74x = 68,260.34 × 17,435.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,516.74x = 1,190,139,077.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,139,077.52/45,516.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,147.29

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