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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,497.94, 68,246.91 and 17,776.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,497.94, 68,246.91 and 17,776.50 is: 26,664.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,497.94 : 68,246.91 = 17,776.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,497.94/68,246.91 = 17,776.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,497.94x = 68,246.91 × 17,776.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,497.94x = 1,213,191,195.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,191,195.62/45,497.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,664.75

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