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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,520.44, 68,280.66 and 17,799

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,520.44, 68,280.66 and 17,799 is: 26,698.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,520.44 : 68,280.66 = 17,799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,520.44/68,280.66 = 17,799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,520.44x = 68,280.66 × 17,799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,520.44x = 1,215,327,467.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,327,467.34/45,520.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,698.50

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