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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,524.66, 68,308.12 and 17,435.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,524.66, 68,308.12 and 17,435.40 is: 26,161.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,524.66 : 68,308.12 = 17,435.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,524.66/68,308.12 = 17,435.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,524.66x = 68,308.12 × 17,435.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,524.66x = 1,190,979,395.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,979,395.45/45,524.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,161.19

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