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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,674.27, 68,516.67 and 17,587.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,674.27, 68,516.67 and 17,587.79 is: 26,383.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,674.27 : 68,516.67 = 17,587.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,674.27/68,516.67 = 17,587.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,674.27x = 68,516.67 × 17,587.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,674.27x = 1,205,056,803.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,056,803.46/45,674.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,383.71

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