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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,734.78, 68,562.74 and 17,674.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,734.78, 68,562.74 and 17,674.52 is: 26,496.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,734.78 : 68,562.74 = 17,674.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,734.78/68,562.74 = 17,674.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,734.78x = 68,562.74 × 17,674.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,734.78x = 1,211,813,507.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,813,507.00/45,734.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,496.54

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