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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,713.39, 68,573.15 and 17,633.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,713.39, 68,573.15 and 17,633.67 is: 26,451.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,713.39 : 68,573.15 = 17,633.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,713.39/68,573.15 = 17,633.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,713.39x = 68,573.15 × 17,633.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,713.39x = 1,209,196,599.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,196,599.19/45,713.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,451.70

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