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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,727.30, 68,594.79 and 17,646.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,727.30, 68,594.79 and 17,646.22 is: 26,470.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,727.30 : 68,594.79 = 17,646.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,727.30/68,594.79 = 17,646.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,727.30x = 68,594.79 × 17,646.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,727.30x = 1,210,438,755.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,438,755.19/45,727.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,470.81

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