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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,624.14, 68,445.84 and 17,161.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,624.14, 68,445.84 and 17,161.28 is: 25,745.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,624.14 : 68,445.84 = 17,161.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,624.14/68,445.84 = 17,161.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,624.14x = 68,445.84 × 17,161.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,624.14x = 1,174,618,225.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,618,225.08/45,624.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,745.54

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