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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,814.66, 68,723.34 and 17,345.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,814.66, 68,723.34 and 17,345.40 is: 26,018.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,814.66 : 68,723.34 = 17,345.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,814.66/68,723.34 = 17,345.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,814.66x = 68,723.34 × 17,345.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,814.66x = 1,192,033,821.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,033,821.64/45,814.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,018.61

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