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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,814.41, 68,699.81 and 17,747.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,814.41, 68,699.81 and 17,747.57 is: 26,612.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,814.41 : 68,699.81 = 17,747.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,814.41/68,699.81 = 17,747.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,814.41x = 68,699.81 × 17,747.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,814.41x = 1,219,254,903.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,254,903.08/45,814.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,612.91

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