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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,570.32, 68,385.85 and 17,513.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,570.32, 68,385.85 and 17,513.54 is: 26,281.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,570.32 : 68,385.85 = 17,513.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,570.32/68,385.85 = 17,513.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,570.32x = 68,385.85 × 17,513.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,570.32x = 1,197,677,889.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,677,889.91/45,570.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,281.98

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