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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,728.97, 68,596.11 and 17,649.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,728.97, 68,596.11 and 17,649.18 is: 26,474.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,728.97 : 68,596.11 = 17,649.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,728.97/68,596.11 = 17,649.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,728.97x = 68,596.11 × 17,649.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,728.97x = 1,210,665,092.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,665,092.69/45,728.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,474.79

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