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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,664.75, 68,497.26 and 17,962.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,664.75, 68,497.26 and 17,962.75 is: 26,944.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,664.75 : 68,497.26 = 17,962.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,664.75/68,497.26 = 17,962.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,664.75x = 68,497.26 × 17,962.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,664.75x = 1,230,399,157.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,399,157.07/45,664.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,944.18

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