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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,858.60, 68,747.90 and 17,797.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,858.60, 68,747.90 and 17,797.80 is: 26,681.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,858.60 : 68,747.90 = 17,797.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,858.60/68,747.90 = 17,797.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,858.60x = 68,747.90 × 17,797.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,858.60x = 1,223,561,374.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,561,374.62/45,858.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,681.18

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