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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,713.10, 68,572.68 and 17,633.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,713.10, 68,572.68 and 17,633.43 is: 26,451.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,713.10 : 68,572.68 = 17,633.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,713.10/68,572.68 = 17,633.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,713.10x = 68,572.68 × 17,633.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,713.10x = 1,209,171,552.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,171,552.69/45,713.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,451.31

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