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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,735.59, 68,563.96 and 17,675.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,735.59, 68,563.96 and 17,675.33 is: 26,497.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,735.59 : 68,563.96 = 17,675.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,735.59/68,563.96 = 17,675.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,735.59x = 68,563.96 × 17,675.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,735.59x = 1,211,890,702.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,890,702.14/45,735.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,497.76

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