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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,713.84, 68,573.79 and 17,634.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,713.84, 68,573.79 and 17,634.17 is: 26,452.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,713.84 : 68,573.79 = 17,634.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,713.84/68,573.79 = 17,634.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,713.84x = 68,573.79 × 17,634.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,713.84x = 1,209,242,041.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,242,041.84/45,713.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,452.43

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