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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,523.44, 68,284.35 and 17,435.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,523.44, 68,284.35 and 17,435.88 is: 26,153.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,523.44 : 68,284.35 = 17,435.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,523.44/68,284.35 = 17,435.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,523.44x = 68,284.35 × 17,435.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,523.44x = 1,190,597,732.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,597,732.48/45,523.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,153.51

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