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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,550.48, 68,278.92 and 17,462.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,550.48, 68,278.92 and 17,462.92 is: 26,176.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,550.48 : 68,278.92 = 17,462.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,550.48/68,278.92 = 17,462.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,550.48x = 68,278.92 × 17,462.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,550.48x = 1,192,349,317.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,349,317.65/45,550.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,176.44

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