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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,744.49, 68,564.08 and 17,652.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,744.49, 68,564.08 and 17,652.12 is: 26,457.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,744.49 : 68,564.08 = 17,652.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,744.49/68,564.08 = 17,652.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,744.49x = 68,564.08 × 17,652.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,744.49x = 1,210,301,350.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,301,350.46/45,744.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,457.86

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