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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,849.56, 68,760.99 and 17,763.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,849.56, 68,760.99 and 17,763.35 is: 26,639.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,849.56 : 68,760.99 = 17,763.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,849.56/68,760.99 = 17,763.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,849.56x = 68,760.99 × 17,763.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,849.56x = 1,221,425,187.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,425,187.91/45,849.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,639.85

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