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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,740.94, 68,579.01 and 17,637.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,740.94, 68,579.01 and 17,637.18 is: 26,443.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,740.94 : 68,579.01 = 17,637.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,740.94/68,579.01 = 17,637.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,740.94x = 68,579.01 × 17,637.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,740.94x = 1,209,540,343.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,540,343.59/45,740.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,443.28

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