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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,873.59, 68,827.91 and 17,813.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,873.59, 68,827.91 and 17,813.34 is: 26,726.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,873.59 : 68,827.91 = 17,813.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,873.59/68,827.91 = 17,813.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,873.59x = 68,827.91 × 17,813.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,873.59x = 1,226,054,873.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,054,873.25/45,873.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,726.82

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