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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,673.27, 68,515.17 and 17,586.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,673.27, 68,515.17 and 17,586.79 is: 26,382.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,673.27 : 68,515.17 = 17,586.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,673.27/68,515.17 = 17,586.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,673.27x = 68,515.17 × 17,586.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,673.27x = 1,204,961,906.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,961,906.60/45,673.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,382.21

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