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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,725.97, 68,591.61 and 17,646.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,725.97, 68,591.61 and 17,646.15 is: 26,470.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,725.97 : 68,591.61 = 17,646.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,725.97/68,591.61 = 17,646.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,725.97x = 68,591.61 × 17,646.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,725.97x = 1,210,377,838.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,377,838.80/45,725.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,470.25

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