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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,550.47, 68,346.81 and 17,461.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,550.47, 68,346.81 and 17,461.14 is: 26,199.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,550.47 : 68,346.81 = 17,461.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,550.47/68,346.81 = 17,461.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,550.47x = 68,346.81 × 17,461.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,550.47x = 1,193,413,217.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,413,217.96/45,550.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,199.80

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