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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,593.26, 68,398.76 and 17,511.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,593.26, 68,398.76 and 17,511.25 is: 26,270.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,593.26 : 68,398.76 = 17,511.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,593.26/68,398.76 = 17,511.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,593.26x = 68,398.76 × 17,511.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,593.26x = 1,197,747,698.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,747,698.49/45,593.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,270.28

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