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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,650.95, 68,476.40 and 17,193.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,650.95, 68,476.40 and 17,193.26 is: 25,789.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,650.95 : 68,476.40 = 17,193.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,650.95/68,476.40 = 17,193.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,650.95x = 68,476.40 × 17,193.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,650.95x = 1,177,332,463.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,332,463.10/45,650.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,789.88

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