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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,563.92, 68,338.95 and 17,497.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,563.92, 68,338.95 and 17,497.20 is: 26,243.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,563.92 : 68,338.95 = 17,497.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,563.92/68,338.95 = 17,497.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,563.92x = 68,338.95 × 17,497.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,563.92x = 1,195,739,950.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,739,950.34/45,563.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,243.13

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