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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,573.34, 68,313.08 and 17,485.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,573.34, 68,313.08 and 17,485.90 is: 26,210.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,573.34 : 68,313.08 = 17,485.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,573.34/68,313.08 = 17,485.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,573.34x = 68,313.08 × 17,485.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,573.34x = 1,194,515,685.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,515,685.57/45,573.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,210.84

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