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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,544.42, 68,327.75 and 17,463.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,544.42, 68,327.75 and 17,463.97 is: 26,200.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,544.42 : 68,327.75 = 17,463.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,544.42/68,327.75 = 17,463.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,544.42x = 68,327.75 × 17,463.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,544.42x = 1,193,273,776.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,273,776.17/45,544.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,200.22

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