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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,533.93, 68,298.17 and 17,065.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,533.93, 68,298.17 and 17,065.27 is: 25,596.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,533.93 : 68,298.17 = 17,065.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,533.93/68,298.17 = 17,065.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,533.93x = 68,298.17 × 17,065.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,533.93x = 1,165,526,455.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,526,455.48/45,533.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,596.88

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