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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,539.40, 68,285.46 and 17,451.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,539.40, 68,285.46 and 17,451.12 is: 26,167.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,539.40 : 68,285.46 = 17,451.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,539.40/68,285.46 = 17,451.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,539.40x = 68,285.46 × 17,451.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,539.40x = 1,191,657,756.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,657,756.72/45,539.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,167.62

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