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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,525.06, 68,284.84 and 17,056.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,525.06, 68,284.84 and 17,056.40 is: 25,583.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,525.06 : 68,284.84 = 17,056.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,525.06/68,284.84 = 17,056.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,525.06x = 68,284.84 × 17,056.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,525.06x = 1,164,693,544.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,693,544.98/45,525.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,583.57

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