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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,376.36, 68,064.62 and 17,674.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,376.36, 68,064.62 and 17,674.36 is: 26,511.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,376.36 : 68,064.62 = 17,674.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,376.36/68,064.62 = 17,674.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,376.36x = 68,064.62 × 17,674.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,376.36x = 1,202,998,597.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,998,597.14/45,376.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,511.57

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