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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,523.92, 68,241.81 and 17,422.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,523.92, 68,241.81 and 17,422.35 is: 26,116.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,523.92 : 68,241.81 = 17,422.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,523.92/68,241.81 = 17,422.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,523.92x = 68,241.81 × 17,422.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,523.92x = 1,188,932,698.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,932,698.45/45,523.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,116.66

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