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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,529.69, 68,293.72 and 17,442.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,529.69, 68,293.72 and 17,442.13 is: 26,162.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,529.69 : 68,293.72 = 17,442.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,529.69/68,293.72 = 17,442.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,529.69x = 68,293.72 × 17,442.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,529.69x = 1,191,187,942.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,187,942.42/45,529.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,162.88

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