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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,530.18, 68,271.58 and 17,441.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,530.18, 68,271.58 and 17,441.81 is: 26,153.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,530.18 : 68,271.58 = 17,441.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,530.18/68,271.58 = 17,441.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,530.18x = 68,271.58 × 17,441.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,530.18x = 1,190,779,839.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,779,839.55/45,530.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,153.64

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