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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,659.28, 68,475.84 and 17,577.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,659.28, 68,475.84 and 17,577.36 is: 26,361.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,659.28 : 68,475.84 = 17,577.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,659.28/68,475.84 = 17,577.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,659.28x = 68,475.84 × 17,577.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,659.28x = 1,203,624,490.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,624,490.98/45,659.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,361.00

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