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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,851.44, 68,771.27 and 17,752.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,851.44, 68,771.27 and 17,752.23 is: 26,626.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,851.44 : 68,771.27 = 17,752.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,851.44/68,771.27 = 17,752.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,851.44x = 68,771.27 × 17,752.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,851.44x = 1,220,843,313.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,843,313.67/45,851.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,626.06

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