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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,844.60, 68,726.90 and 17,783.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,844.60, 68,726.90 and 17,783.80 is: 26,660.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,844.60 : 68,726.90 = 17,783.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,844.60/68,726.90 = 17,783.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,844.60x = 68,726.90 × 17,783.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,844.60x = 1,222,225,444.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,225,444.22/45,844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,660.18

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