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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,717.52, 68,581.68 and 17,631.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,717.52, 68,581.68 and 17,631.04 is: 26,448.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,717.52 : 68,581.68 = 17,631.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,717.52/68,581.68 = 17,631.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,717.52x = 68,581.68 × 17,631.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,717.52x = 1,209,166,343.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,166,343.35/45,717.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,448.64

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