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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,670.26, 68,473.17 and 17,566.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,670.26, 68,473.17 and 17,566.71 is: 26,337.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,670.26 : 68,473.17 = 17,566.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,670.26/68,473.17 = 17,566.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,670.26x = 68,473.17 × 17,566.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,670.26x = 1,202,848,320.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,848,320.17/45,670.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,337.67

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