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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,737.09, 68,566.20 and 17,676.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,737.09, 68,566.20 and 17,676.84 is: 26,500.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,737.09 : 68,566.20 = 17,676.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,737.09/68,566.20 = 17,676.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,737.09x = 68,566.20 × 17,676.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,737.09x = 1,212,033,746.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,033,746.81/45,737.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,500.02

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