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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,562.94, 68,312.01 and 17,459.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,562.94, 68,312.01 and 17,459.18 is: 26,176.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,562.94 : 68,312.01 = 17,459.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,562.94/68,312.01 = 17,459.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,562.94x = 68,312.01 × 17,459.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,562.94x = 1,192,671,678.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,671,678.75/45,562.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,176.35

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