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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,671.82, 68,507.82 and 17,605.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,671.82, 68,507.82 and 17,605.09 is: 26,407.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,671.82 : 68,507.82 = 17,605.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,671.82/68,507.82 = 17,605.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,671.82x = 68,507.82 × 17,605.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,671.82x = 1,206,086,336.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,086,336.80/45,671.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,407.67

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