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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,707.34, 68,554.05 and 17,623.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,707.34, 68,554.05 and 17,623.29 is: 26,432.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,707.34 : 68,554.05 = 17,623.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,707.34/68,554.05 = 17,623.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,707.34x = 68,554.05 × 17,623.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,707.34x = 1,208,147,903.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,147,903.82/45,707.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,432.25

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