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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,640.35, 68,443.92 and 17,545.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,640.35, 68,443.92 and 17,545.95 is: 26,312.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,640.35 : 68,443.92 = 17,545.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,640.35/68,443.92 = 17,545.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,640.35x = 68,443.92 × 17,545.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,640.35x = 1,200,913,598.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,913,598.12/45,640.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,312.54

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