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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,853.31, 68,766.62 and 17,767.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,853.31, 68,766.62 and 17,767.10 is: 26,645.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,853.31 : 68,766.62 = 17,767.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,853.31/68,766.62 = 17,767.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,853.31x = 68,766.62 × 17,767.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,853.31x = 1,221,782,981.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,782,981.53/45,853.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,645.47

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