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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,551.47, 68,348.31 and 17,462.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,551.47, 68,348.31 and 17,462.14 is: 26,201.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,551.47 : 68,348.31 = 17,462.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,551.47/68,348.31 = 17,462.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,551.47x = 68,348.31 × 17,462.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,551.47x = 1,193,507,757.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,507,757.98/45,551.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,201.30

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