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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,737.96, 68,579.60 and 17,634.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,737.96, 68,579.60 and 17,634.71 is: 26,441.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,737.96 : 68,579.60 = 17,634.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,737.96/68,579.60 = 17,634.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,737.96x = 68,579.60 × 17,634.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,737.96x = 1,209,381,015.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,381,015.02/45,737.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,441.52

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