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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,569.96, 68,308.02 and 17,482.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,569.96, 68,308.02 and 17,482.53 is: 26,205.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,569.96 : 68,308.02 = 17,482.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,569.96/68,308.02 = 17,482.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,569.96x = 68,308.02 × 17,482.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,569.96x = 1,194,197,008.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,197,008.89/45,569.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,205.80

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