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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,688.66, 68,514.82 and 17,593.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,688.66, 68,514.82 and 17,593.16 is: 26,382.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,688.66 : 68,514.82 = 17,593.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,688.66/68,514.82 = 17,593.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,688.66x = 68,514.82 × 17,593.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,688.66x = 1,205,391,804.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,391,804.07/45,688.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,382.74

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