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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,533.18, 68,297.04 and 17,064.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,533.18, 68,297.04 and 17,064.52 is: 25,595.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,533.18 : 68,297.04 = 17,064.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,533.18/68,297.04 = 17,064.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,533.18x = 68,297.04 × 17,064.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,533.18x = 1,165,456,034.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,456,034.28/45,533.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,595.75

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