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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,849.05, 68,760.24 and 17,762.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,849.05, 68,760.24 and 17,762.84 is: 26,639.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,849.05 : 68,760.24 = 17,762.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,849.05/68,760.24 = 17,762.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,849.05x = 68,760.24 × 17,762.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,849.05x = 1,221,377,141.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,377,141.48/45,849.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,639.09

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