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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,694.12, 68,523.90 and 17,977

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,694.12, 68,523.90 and 17,977 is: 26,958.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,694.12 : 68,523.90 = 17,977 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,694.12/68,523.90 = 17,977/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,694.12x = 68,523.90 × 17,977
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,694.12x = 1,231,854,150.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,854,150.30/45,694.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,958.70

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