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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,537.26, 68,307.98 and 17,081.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,537.26, 68,307.98 and 17,081.01 is: 25,622.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,537.26 : 68,307.98 = 17,081.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,537.26/68,307.98 = 17,081.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,537.26x = 68,307.98 × 17,081.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,537.26x = 1,166,769,204.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,769,204.05/45,537.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,622.30

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