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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,523.37, 68,285.68 and 17,444.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,523.37, 68,285.68 and 17,444.86 is: 26,167.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,523.37 : 68,285.68 = 17,444.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,523.37/68,285.68 = 17,444.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,523.37x = 68,285.68 × 17,444.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,523.37x = 1,191,234,127.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,234,127.60/45,523.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,167.53

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