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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,368.86, 68,053.37 and 17,666.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,368.86, 68,053.37 and 17,666.86 is: 26,500.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,368.86 : 68,053.37 = 17,666.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,368.86/68,053.37 = 17,666.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,368.86x = 68,053.37 × 17,666.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,368.86x = 1,202,289,229.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,289,229.45/45,368.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,500.32

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