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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,499.94, 68,249.92 and 17,778.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,499.94, 68,249.92 and 17,778.50 is: 26,667.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,499.94 : 68,249.92 = 17,778.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,499.94/68,249.92 = 17,778.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,499.94x = 68,249.92 × 17,778.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,499.94x = 1,213,381,202.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,381,202.72/45,499.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,667.75

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