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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,668.75, 68,503.26 and 17,966.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,668.75, 68,503.26 and 17,966.75 is: 26,950.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,668.75 : 68,503.26 = 17,966.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,668.75/68,503.26 = 17,966.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,668.75x = 68,503.26 × 17,966.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,668.75x = 1,230,780,946.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,780,946.61/45,668.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,950.18

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