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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,824.91, 68,715.63 and 17,758.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,824.91, 68,715.63 and 17,758.05 is: 26,628.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,824.91 : 68,715.63 = 17,758.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,824.91/68,715.63 = 17,758.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,824.91x = 68,715.63 × 17,758.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,824.91x = 1,220,255,593.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,255,593.32/45,824.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,628.65

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