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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,672.27, 68,513.67 and 17,585.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,672.27, 68,513.67 and 17,585.79 is: 26,380.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,672.27 : 68,513.67 = 17,585.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,672.27/68,513.67 = 17,585.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,672.27x = 68,513.67 × 17,585.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,672.27x = 1,204,867,012.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,867,012.75/45,672.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,380.71

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