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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,516.94, 68,275.41 and 17,795.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,516.94, 68,275.41 and 17,795.50 is: 26,693.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,516.94 : 68,275.41 = 17,795.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,516.94/68,275.41 = 17,795.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,516.94x = 68,275.41 × 17,795.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,516.94x = 1,214,995,058.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,995,058.66/45,516.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,693.25

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