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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,686.88, 68,520.92 and 17,597.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,686.88, 68,520.92 and 17,597.30 is: 26,392.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,686.88 : 68,520.92 = 17,597.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,686.88/68,520.92 = 17,597.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,686.88x = 68,520.92 × 17,597.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,686.88x = 1,205,782,754.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,782,754.92/45,686.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,392.32

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