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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,522.69, 68,283.23 and 17,435.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,522.69, 68,283.23 and 17,435.13 is: 26,152.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,522.69 : 68,283.23 = 17,435.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,522.69/68,283.23 = 17,435.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,522.69x = 68,283.23 × 17,435.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,522.69x = 1,190,526,904.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,526,904.69/45,522.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,152.38

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