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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,737.78, 68,567.24 and 17,677.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,737.78, 68,567.24 and 17,677.52 is: 26,501.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,737.78 : 68,567.24 = 17,677.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,737.78/68,567.24 = 17,677.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,737.78x = 68,567.24 × 17,677.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,737.78x = 1,212,098,756.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,098,756.44/45,737.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,501.04

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