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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,570.33, 68,308.65 and 17,482.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,570.33, 68,308.65 and 17,482.91 is: 26,206.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,570.33 : 68,308.65 = 17,482.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,570.33/68,308.65 = 17,482.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,570.33x = 68,308.65 × 17,482.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,570.33x = 1,194,233,638.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,233,638.63/45,570.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,206.39

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