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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,893.73, 68,865.68 and 17,814.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,893.73, 68,865.68 and 17,814.90 is: 26,732.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,893.73 : 68,865.68 = 17,814.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,893.73/68,865.68 = 17,814.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,893.73x = 68,865.68 × 17,814.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,893.73x = 1,226,834,769.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,834,769.23/45,893.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,732.08

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