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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,515.94, 68,273.91 and 17,794.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,515.94, 68,273.91 and 17,794.50 is: 26,691.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,515.94 : 68,273.91 = 17,794.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,515.94/68,273.91 = 17,794.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,515.94x = 68,273.91 × 17,794.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,515.94x = 1,214,900,091.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,900,091.50/45,515.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,691.75

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