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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,621.48, 68,436.54 and 17,913

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,621.48, 68,436.54 and 17,913 is: 26,871.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,621.48 : 68,436.54 = 17,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,621.48/68,436.54 = 17,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,621.48x = 68,436.54 × 17,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,621.48x = 1,225,903,741.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,903,741.02/45,621.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,871.20

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