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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,613.15, 68,429.34 and 17,150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,613.15, 68,429.34 and 17,150.28 is: 25,729.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,613.15 : 68,429.34 = 17,150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,613.15/68,429.34 = 17,150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,613.15x = 68,429.34 × 17,150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,613.15x = 1,173,582,533.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,582,533.51/45,613.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,729.04

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