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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,727.08, 68,593.30 and 17,647.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,727.08, 68,593.30 and 17,647.28 is: 26,471.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,727.08 : 68,593.30 = 17,647.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,727.08/68,593.30 = 17,647.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,727.08x = 68,593.30 × 17,647.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,727.08x = 1,210,485,171.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,485,171.22/45,727.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,471.95

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