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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,744.27, 68,576.91 and 17,683.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,744.27, 68,576.91 and 17,683.98 is: 26,510.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,744.27 : 68,576.91 = 17,683.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,744.27/68,576.91 = 17,683.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,744.27x = 68,576.91 × 17,683.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,744.27x = 1,212,712,704.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,712,704.90/45,744.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,510.70

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