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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,804.60, 68,666.90 and 17,743.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,804.60, 68,666.90 and 17,743.80 is: 26,600.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,804.60 : 68,666.90 = 17,743.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,804.60/68,666.90 = 17,743.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,804.60x = 68,666.90 × 17,743.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,804.60x = 1,218,411,740.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,411,740.22/45,804.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,600.20

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