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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,632.59, 68,448.85 and 17,174.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,632.59, 68,448.85 and 17,174.86 is: 25,762.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,632.59 : 68,448.85 = 17,174.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,632.59/68,448.85 = 17,174.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,632.59x = 68,448.85 × 17,174.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,632.59x = 1,175,599,394.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,599,394.36/45,632.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,762.28

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