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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,658.08, 68,486.38 and 17,584.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,658.08, 68,486.38 and 17,584.29 is: 26,376.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,658.08 : 68,486.38 = 17,584.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,658.08/68,486.38 = 17,584.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,658.08x = 68,486.38 × 17,584.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,658.08x = 1,204,284,323.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,284,323.01/45,658.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,376.15

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