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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,713.92, 68,573.92 and 17,647.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,713.92, 68,573.92 and 17,647.36 is: 26,472.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,713.92 : 68,573.92 = 17,647.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,713.92/68,573.92 = 17,647.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,713.92x = 68,573.92 × 17,647.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,713.92x = 1,210,148,652.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,148,652.85/45,713.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,472.21

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