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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,557.76, 68,343.68 and 17,476.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,557.76, 68,343.68 and 17,476.48 is: 26,217.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,557.76 : 68,343.68 = 17,476.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,557.76/68,343.68 = 17,476.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,557.76x = 68,343.68 × 17,476.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,557.76x = 1,194,406,956.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,406,956.65/45,557.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,217.42

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