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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,714.29, 68,574.52 and 17,634.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,714.29, 68,574.52 and 17,634.58 is: 26,453.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,714.29 : 68,574.52 = 17,634.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,714.29/68,574.52 = 17,634.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,714.29x = 68,574.52 × 17,634.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,714.29x = 1,209,282,814.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,282,814.82/45,714.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,453.06

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