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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,546.84, 68,321.05 and 17,468.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,546.84, 68,321.05 and 17,468.50 is: 26,203.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,546.84 : 68,321.05 = 17,468.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,546.84/68,321.05 = 17,468.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,546.84x = 68,321.05 × 17,468.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,546.84x = 1,193,466,261.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,466,261.93/45,546.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,203.05

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