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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,856.53, 68,773.25 and 17,766.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,856.53, 68,773.25 and 17,766.95 is: 26,645.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,856.53 : 68,773.25 = 17,766.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,856.53/68,773.25 = 17,766.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,856.53x = 68,773.25 × 17,766.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,856.53x = 1,221,890,594.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,890,594.64/45,856.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,645.95

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