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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,520.07, 68,277.35 and 17,051.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,520.07, 68,277.35 and 17,051.40 is: 25,576.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,520.07 : 68,277.35 = 17,051.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,520.07/68,277.35 = 17,051.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,520.07x = 68,277.35 × 17,051.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,520.07x = 1,164,224,320.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,224,320.53/45,520.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,576.07

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