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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,547.14, 68,273.94 and 17,459.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,547.14, 68,273.94 and 17,459.58 is: 26,171.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,547.14 : 68,273.94 = 17,459.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,547.14/68,273.94 = 17,459.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,547.14x = 68,273.94 × 17,459.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,547.14x = 1,192,034,317.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,034,317.35/45,547.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,171.44

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