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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,729.97, 68,597.61 and 17,650.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,729.97, 68,597.61 and 17,650.18 is: 26,476.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,729.97 : 68,597.61 = 17,650.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,729.97/68,597.61 = 17,650.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,729.97x = 68,597.61 × 17,650.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,729.97x = 1,210,760,164.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,760,164.07/45,729.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,476.29

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