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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,537.16, 68,310.06 and 17,837.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,537.16, 68,310.06 and 17,837.32 is: 26,757.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,537.16 : 68,310.06 = 17,837.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,537.16/68,310.06 = 17,837.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,537.16x = 68,310.06 × 17,837.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,537.16x = 1,218,468,399.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,468,399.44/45,537.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,757.67

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