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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,614.79, 68,430.69 and 17,533.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,614.79, 68,430.69 and 17,533.71 is: 26,303.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,614.79 : 68,430.69 = 17,533.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,614.79/68,430.69 = 17,533.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,614.79x = 68,430.69 × 17,533.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,614.79x = 1,199,843,873.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,843,873.56/45,614.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,303.83

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