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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,776.98, 68,654.94 and 17,700.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,776.98, 68,654.94 and 17,700.76 is: 26,547.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,776.98 : 68,654.94 = 17,700.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,776.98/68,654.94 = 17,700.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,776.98x = 68,654.94 × 17,700.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,776.98x = 1,215,244,615.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,244,615.75/45,776.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,547.07

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