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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,725.30, 68,591.79 and 17,644.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,725.30, 68,591.79 and 17,644.22 is: 26,467.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,725.30 : 68,591.79 = 17,644.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,725.30/68,591.79 = 17,644.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,725.30x = 68,591.79 × 17,644.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,725.30x = 1,210,248,289.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,248,289.99/45,725.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,467.81

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