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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,554.84, 68,325.66 and 17,481.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,554.84, 68,325.66 and 17,481.96 is: 26,220.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,554.84 : 68,325.66 = 17,481.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,554.84/68,325.66 = 17,481.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,554.84x = 68,325.66 × 17,481.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,554.84x = 1,194,466,455.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,466,455.09/45,554.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,220.41

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