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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,524.16, 68,320.80 and 17,824.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,524.16, 68,320.80 and 17,824.32 is: 26,750.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,524.16 : 68,320.80 = 17,824.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,524.16/68,320.80 = 17,824.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,524.16x = 68,320.80 × 17,824.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,524.16x = 1,217,771,801.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,771,801.86/45,524.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,750.01

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