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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,616.29, 68,432.94 and 17,535.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,616.29, 68,432.94 and 17,535.21 is: 26,306.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,616.29 : 68,432.94 = 17,535.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,616.29/68,432.94 = 17,535.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,616.29x = 68,432.94 × 17,535.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,616.29x = 1,199,985,973.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,985,973.82/45,616.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,306.08

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