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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,625.96, 68,438.95 and 17,168.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,625.96, 68,438.95 and 17,168.27 is: 25,752.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,625.96 : 68,438.95 = 17,168.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,625.96/68,438.95 = 17,168.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,625.96x = 68,438.95 × 17,168.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,625.96x = 1,174,978,372.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,978,372.12/45,625.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,752.41

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