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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,730.04, 68,614.74 and 17,669.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,730.04, 68,614.74 and 17,669.84 is: 26,512.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,730.04 : 68,614.74 = 17,669.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,730.04/68,614.74 = 17,669.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,730.04x = 68,614.74 × 17,669.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,730.04x = 1,212,411,134.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,411,134.37/45,730.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,512.36

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