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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,552.48, 68,349.81 and 17,463.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,552.48, 68,349.81 and 17,463.14 is: 26,202.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,552.48 : 68,349.81 = 17,463.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,552.48/68,349.81 = 17,463.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,552.48x = 68,349.81 × 17,463.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,552.48x = 1,193,602,301.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,602,301.00/45,552.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,202.80

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