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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,548.97, 68,344.56 and 17,459.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,548.97, 68,344.56 and 17,459.64 is: 26,197.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,548.97 : 68,344.56 = 17,459.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,548.97/68,344.56 = 17,459.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,548.97x = 68,344.56 × 17,459.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,548.97x = 1,193,271,413.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,271,413.56/45,548.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,197.55

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