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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,523.25, 68,284.07 and 17,435.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,523.25, 68,284.07 and 17,435.69 is: 26,153.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,523.25 : 68,284.07 = 17,435.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,523.25/68,284.07 = 17,435.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,523.25x = 68,284.07 × 17,435.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,523.25x = 1,190,580,025.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,580,025.37/45,523.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,153.23

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