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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,526.69, 68,289.22 and 17,439.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,526.69, 68,289.22 and 17,439.13 is: 26,158.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,526.69 : 68,289.22 = 17,439.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,526.69/68,289.22 = 17,439.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,526.69x = 68,289.22 × 17,439.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,526.69x = 1,190,904,585.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,904,585.18/45,526.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,158.38

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