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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,726.98, 68,593.11 and 17,647.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,726.98, 68,593.11 and 17,647.18 is: 26,471.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,726.98 : 68,593.11 = 17,647.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,726.98/68,593.11 = 17,647.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,726.98x = 68,593.11 × 17,647.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,726.98x = 1,210,474,958.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,474,958.93/45,726.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,471.79

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