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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,672.21, 68,466.79 and 17,574.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,672.21, 68,466.79 and 17,574.35 is: 26,345.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,672.21 : 68,466.79 = 17,574.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,672.21/68,466.79 = 17,574.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,672.21x = 68,466.79 × 17,574.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,672.21x = 1,203,259,330.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,259,330.84/45,672.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,345.55

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