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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,186.30, 67,766.49 and 17,477.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,186.30, 67,766.49 and 17,477.82 is: 26,211.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,186.30 : 67,766.49 = 17,477.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,186.30/67,766.49 = 17,477.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,186.30x = 67,766.49 × 17,477.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,186.30x = 1,184,410,514.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,410,514.25/45,186.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,211.72

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