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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,543.80, 68,326.81 and 17,463.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,543.80, 68,326.81 and 17,463.35 is: 26,199.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,543.80 : 68,326.81 = 17,463.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,543.80/68,326.81 = 17,463.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,543.80x = 68,326.81 × 17,463.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,543.80x = 1,193,214,612.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,214,612.12/45,543.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,199.28

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