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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,767.95, 68,599.20 and 17,675.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,767.95, 68,599.20 and 17,675.62 is: 26,493.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,767.95 : 68,599.20 = 17,675.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,767.95/68,599.20 = 17,675.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,767.95x = 68,599.20 × 17,675.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,767.95x = 1,212,533,391.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,533,391.50/45,767.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,493.07

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