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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,536.16, 68,308.56 and 17,836.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,536.16, 68,308.56 and 17,836.32 is: 26,756.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,536.16 : 68,308.56 = 17,836.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,536.16/68,308.56 = 17,836.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,536.16x = 68,308.56 × 17,836.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,536.16x = 1,218,373,334.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,373,334.90/45,536.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,756.17

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