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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,899.13, 68,834.10 and 17,817.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,899.13, 68,834.10 and 17,817.24 is: 26,720.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,899.13 : 68,834.10 = 17,817.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,899.13/68,834.10 = 17,817.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,899.13x = 68,834.10 × 17,817.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,899.13x = 1,226,433,679.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,433,679.88/45,899.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,720.19

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