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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,792.09, 68,698.59 and 17,712.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,792.09, 68,698.59 and 17,712.24 is: 26,572.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,792.09 : 68,698.59 = 17,712.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,792.09/68,698.59 = 17,712.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,792.09x = 68,698.59 × 17,712.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,792.09x = 1,216,805,913.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,805,913.74/45,792.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,572.40

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