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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,726.61, 68,594.55 and 17,256.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,726.61, 68,594.55 and 17,256.43 is: 25,886.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,726.61 : 68,594.55 = 17,256.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,726.61/68,594.55 = 17,256.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,726.61x = 68,594.55 × 17,256.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,726.61x = 1,183,696,685.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,696,685.64/45,726.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,886.39

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