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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,886.23, 68,854.42 and 17,807.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,886.23, 68,854.42 and 17,807.39 is: 26,720.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,886.23 : 68,854.42 = 17,807.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,886.23/68,854.42 = 17,807.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,886.23x = 68,854.42 × 17,807.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,886.23x = 1,226,117,510.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,117,510.16/45,886.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,720.82

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