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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,590.01, 68,393.87 and 17,508

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,590.01, 68,393.87 and 17,508 is: 26,265.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,590.01 : 68,393.87 = 17,508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,590.01/68,393.87 = 17,508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,590.01x = 68,393.87 × 17,508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,590.01x = 1,197,439,788.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,439,788.42/45,590.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,265.40

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