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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,642.21, 68,462.58 and 17,568.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,642.21, 68,462.58 and 17,568.36 is: 26,352.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,642.21 : 68,462.58 = 17,568.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,642.21/68,462.58 = 17,568.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,642.21x = 68,462.58 × 17,568.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,642.21x = 1,202,775,164.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,775,164.13/45,642.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,352.26

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