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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,535.44, 68,300.41 and 17,066.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,535.44, 68,300.41 and 17,066.77 is: 25,599.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,535.44 : 68,300.41 = 17,066.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,535.44/68,300.41 = 17,066.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,535.44x = 68,300.41 × 17,066.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,535.44x = 1,165,667,388.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,667,388.38/45,535.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,599.12

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