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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,835.54, 68,759.90 and 17,382.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,835.54, 68,759.90 and 17,382.96 is: 26,076.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,835.54 : 68,759.90 = 17,382.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,835.54/68,759.90 = 17,382.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,835.54x = 68,759.90 × 17,382.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,835.54x = 1,195,250,591.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,250,591.30/45,835.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,076.94

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