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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,534.44, 68,298.92 and 17,065.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,534.44, 68,298.92 and 17,065.77 is: 25,597.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,534.44 : 68,298.92 = 17,065.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,534.44/68,298.92 = 17,065.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,534.44x = 68,298.92 × 17,065.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,534.44x = 1,165,573,574.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,573,574.64/45,534.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,597.63

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