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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,751.38, 68,646.78 and 17,691.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,751.38, 68,646.78 and 17,691.18 is: 26,544.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,751.38 : 68,646.78 = 17,691.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,751.38/68,646.78 = 17,691.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,751.38x = 68,646.78 × 17,691.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,751.38x = 1,214,442,541.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,442,541.40/45,751.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,544.39

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