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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,899.83, 68,812.39 and 17,805.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,899.83, 68,812.39 and 17,805.39 is: 26,693.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,899.83 : 68,812.39 = 17,805.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,899.83/68,812.39 = 17,805.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,899.83x = 68,812.39 × 17,805.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,899.83x = 1,225,231,440.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,231,440.78/45,899.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,693.59

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