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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,757.77, 68,639.40 and 17,682.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,757.77, 68,639.40 and 17,682.17 is: 26,524.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,757.77 : 68,639.40 = 17,682.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,757.77/68,639.40 = 17,682.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,757.77x = 68,639.40 × 17,682.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,757.77x = 1,213,693,196.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,693,196.30/45,757.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,524.31

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