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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,664.56, 68,498.90 and 17,574.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,664.56, 68,498.90 and 17,574.57 is: 26,362.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,664.56 : 68,498.90 = 17,574.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,664.56/68,498.90 = 17,574.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,664.56x = 68,498.90 × 17,574.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,664.56x = 1,203,838,712.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,838,712.97/45,664.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,362.65

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