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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,674.28, 68,516.94 and 17,587.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,674.28, 68,516.94 and 17,587.80 is: 26,383.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,674.28 : 68,516.94 = 17,587.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,674.28/68,516.94 = 17,587.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,674.28x = 68,516.94 × 17,587.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,674.28x = 1,205,062,237.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,062,237.33/45,674.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,383.83

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