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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,543.42, 68,326.25 and 17,462.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,543.42, 68,326.25 and 17,462.97 is: 26,198.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,543.42 : 68,326.25 = 17,462.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,543.42/68,326.25 = 17,462.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,543.42x = 68,326.25 × 17,462.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,543.42x = 1,193,179,166.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,179,166.65/45,543.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,198.72

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