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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,667.08, 68,502.65 and 17,577.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,667.08, 68,502.65 and 17,577.09 is: 26,366.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,667.08 : 68,502.65 = 17,577.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,667.08/68,502.65 = 17,577.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,667.08x = 68,502.65 × 17,577.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,667.08x = 1,204,077,156.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,077,156.40/45,667.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,366.41

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