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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,738.96, 68,581.10 and 17,635.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,738.96, 68,581.10 and 17,635.71 is: 26,443.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,738.96 : 68,581.10 = 17,635.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,738.96/68,581.10 = 17,635.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,738.96x = 68,581.10 × 17,635.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,738.96x = 1,209,476,391.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,476,391.08/45,738.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,443.02

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