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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,515.44, 68,273.16 and 17,794

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,515.44, 68,273.16 and 17,794 is: 26,691.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,515.44 : 68,273.16 = 17,794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,515.44/68,273.16 = 17,794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,515.44x = 68,273.16 × 17,794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,515.44x = 1,214,852,609.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,852,609.04/45,515.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,691.00

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