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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,577.60, 68,322.24 and 17,476.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,577.60, 68,322.24 and 17,476.16 is: 26,197.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,577.60 : 68,322.24 = 17,476.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,577.60/68,322.24 = 17,476.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,577.60x = 68,322.24 × 17,476.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,577.60x = 1,194,010,397.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,010,397.80/45,577.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,197.31

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