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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,863.73, 68,762.97 and 17,760.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,863.73, 68,762.97 and 17,760.06 is: 26,627.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,863.73 : 68,762.97 = 17,760.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,863.73/68,762.97 = 17,760.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,863.73x = 68,762.97 × 17,760.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,863.73x = 1,221,234,472.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,234,472.98/45,863.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,627.46

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