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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,738.21, 68,579.98 and 17,634.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,738.21, 68,579.98 and 17,634.96 is: 26,441.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,738.21 : 68,579.98 = 17,634.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,738.21/68,579.98 = 17,634.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,738.21x = 68,579.98 × 17,634.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,738.21x = 1,209,405,160.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,405,160.01/45,738.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,441.90

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