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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,774.79, 68,672.68 and 17,695.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,774.79, 68,672.68 and 17,695.08 is: 26,546.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,774.79 : 68,672.68 = 17,695.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,774.79/68,672.68 = 17,695.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,774.79x = 68,672.68 × 17,695.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,774.79x = 1,215,168,522.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,168,522.18/45,774.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,546.68

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