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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,864.03, 68,784.50 and 17,774.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,864.03, 68,784.50 and 17,774.45 is: 26,657.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,864.03 : 68,784.50 = 17,774.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,864.03/68,784.50 = 17,774.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,864.03x = 68,784.50 × 17,774.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,864.03x = 1,222,606,223.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,606,223.23/45,864.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,657.19

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