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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,919.64, 68,905.76 and 17,836.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,919.64, 68,905.76 and 17,836.07 is: 26,764.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,919.64 : 68,905.76 = 17,836.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,919.64/68,905.76 = 17,836.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,919.64x = 68,905.76 × 17,836.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,919.64x = 1,229,007,525.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,007,525.05/45,919.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,764.31

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