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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,858.10, 68,747.15 and 17,797.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,858.10, 68,747.15 and 17,797.30 is: 26,680.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,858.10 : 68,747.15 = 17,797.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,858.10/68,747.15 = 17,797.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,858.10x = 68,747.15 × 17,797.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,858.10x = 1,223,513,652.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,513,652.70/45,858.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,680.43

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