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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,782.06, 68,690.76 and 17,694.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,782.06, 68,690.76 and 17,694.32 is: 26,548.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,782.06 : 68,690.76 = 17,694.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,782.06/68,690.76 = 17,694.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,782.06x = 68,690.76 × 17,694.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,782.06x = 1,215,436,288.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,436,288.48/45,782.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,548.31

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