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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,729.44, 68,561.64 and 17,625.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,729.44, 68,561.64 and 17,625.68 is: 26,425.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,729.44 : 68,561.64 = 17,625.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,729.44/68,561.64 = 17,625.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,729.44x = 68,561.64 × 17,625.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,729.44x = 1,208,445,526.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,445,526.92/45,729.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,425.99

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