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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,748.77, 68,583.66 and 17,688.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,748.77, 68,583.66 and 17,688.48 is: 26,517.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,748.77 : 68,583.66 = 17,688.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,748.77/68,583.66 = 17,688.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,748.77x = 68,583.66 × 17,688.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,748.77x = 1,213,140,698.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,140,698.24/45,748.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,517.45

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