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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,693.12, 68,522.40 and 17,976

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,693.12, 68,522.40 and 17,976 is: 26,957.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,693.12 : 68,522.40 = 17,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,693.12/68,522.40 = 17,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,693.12x = 68,522.40 × 17,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,693.12x = 1,231,758,662.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,758,662.40/45,693.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,957.20

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