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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,522.66, 68,305.11 and 17,433.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,522.66, 68,305.11 and 17,433.39 is: 26,158.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,522.66 : 68,305.11 = 17,433.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,522.66/68,305.11 = 17,433.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,522.66x = 68,305.11 × 17,433.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,522.66x = 1,190,789,621.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,789,621.62/45,522.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,158.17

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