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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,847.60, 68,731.40 and 17,786.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,847.60, 68,731.40 and 17,786.80 is: 26,664.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,847.60 : 68,731.40 = 17,786.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,847.60/68,731.40 = 17,786.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,847.60x = 68,731.40 × 17,786.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,847.60x = 1,222,511,665.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,511,665.52/45,847.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,664.68

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