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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,921.96, 68,867.10 and 17,835.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,921.96, 68,867.10 and 17,835.39 is: 26,746.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,921.96 : 68,867.10 = 17,835.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,921.96/68,867.10 = 17,835.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,921.96x = 68,867.10 × 17,835.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,921.96x = 1,228,271,586.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,271,586.67/45,921.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,746.93

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