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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,841.26, 68,747.49 and 17,759.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,841.26, 68,747.49 and 17,759.37 is: 26,633.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,841.26 : 68,747.49 = 17,759.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,841.26/68,747.49 = 17,759.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,841.26x = 68,747.49 × 17,759.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,841.26x = 1,220,912,111.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,912,111.48/45,841.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,633.48

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