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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,773.81, 68,671.19 and 17,694.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,773.81, 68,671.19 and 17,694.10 is: 26,545.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,773.81 : 68,671.19 = 17,694.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,773.81/68,671.19 = 17,694.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,773.81x = 68,671.19 × 17,694.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,773.81x = 1,215,074,646.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,074,646.78/45,773.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,545.19

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