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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,664.26, 68,464.19 and 17,560.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,664.26, 68,464.19 and 17,560.71 is: 26,328.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,664.26 : 68,464.19 = 17,560.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,664.26/68,464.19 = 17,560.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,664.26x = 68,464.19 × 17,560.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,664.26x = 1,202,279,698.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,279,698.17/45,664.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,328.68

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