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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,885.23, 68,852.92 and 17,806.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,885.23, 68,852.92 and 17,806.39 is: 26,719.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,885.23 : 68,852.92 = 17,806.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,885.23/68,852.92 = 17,806.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,885.23x = 68,852.92 × 17,806.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,885.23x = 1,226,021,729.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,021,729.51/45,885.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,719.31

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