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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,858.32, 68,774.10 and 17,772.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,858.32, 68,774.10 and 17,772.12 is: 26,652.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,858.32 : 68,774.10 = 17,772.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,858.32/68,774.10 = 17,772.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,858.32x = 68,774.10 × 17,772.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,858.32x = 1,222,261,558.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,261,558.09/45,858.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,652.99

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