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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,521.19, 68,280.98 and 17,433.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,521.19, 68,280.98 and 17,433.63 is: 26,150.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,521.19 : 68,280.98 = 17,433.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,521.19/68,280.98 = 17,433.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,521.19x = 68,280.98 × 17,433.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,521.19x = 1,190,385,254.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,385,254.19/45,521.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,150.13

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