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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,552.68, 68,330.09 and 17,486.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,552.68, 68,330.09 and 17,486.72 is: 26,230.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,552.68 : 68,330.09 = 17,486.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,552.68/68,330.09 = 17,486.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,552.68x = 68,330.09 × 17,486.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,552.68x = 1,194,868,853.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,868,853.47/45,552.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,230.49

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