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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,826.41, 68,717.88 and 17,759.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,826.41, 68,717.88 and 17,759.55 is: 26,630.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,826.41 : 68,717.88 = 17,759.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,826.41/68,717.88 = 17,759.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,826.41x = 68,717.88 × 17,759.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,826.41x = 1,220,398,625.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,398,625.75/45,826.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,630.90

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