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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,736.78, 68,565.74 and 17,676.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,736.78, 68,565.74 and 17,676.52 is: 26,499.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,736.78 : 68,565.74 = 17,676.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,736.78/68,565.74 = 17,676.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,736.78x = 68,565.74 × 17,676.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,736.78x = 1,212,003,674.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,003,674.42/45,736.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,499.54

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