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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,851.19, 68,770.89 and 17,751.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,851.19, 68,770.89 and 17,751.98 is: 26,625.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,851.19 : 68,770.89 = 17,751.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,851.19/68,770.89 = 17,751.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,851.19x = 68,770.89 × 17,751.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,851.19x = 1,220,819,463.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,819,463.86/45,851.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,625.69

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