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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,551.98, 68,349.06 and 17,462.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,551.98, 68,349.06 and 17,462.64 is: 26,202.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,551.98 : 68,349.06 = 17,462.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,551.98/68,349.06 = 17,462.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,551.98x = 68,349.06 × 17,462.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,551.98x = 1,193,555,029.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,555,029.12/45,551.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,202.04

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