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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,536.44, 68,301.91 and 17,067.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,536.44, 68,301.91 and 17,067.77 is: 25,600.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,536.44 : 68,301.91 = 17,067.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,536.44/68,301.91 = 17,067.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,536.44x = 68,301.91 × 17,067.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,536.44x = 1,165,761,290.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,761,290.44/45,536.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,600.62

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