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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,922.43, 68,884.38 and 17,459.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,922.43, 68,884.38 and 17,459.82 is: 26,190.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,922.43 : 68,884.38 = 17,459.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,922.43/68,884.38 = 17,459.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,922.43x = 68,884.38 × 17,459.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,922.43x = 1,202,708,648.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,708,648.91/45,922.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,190.00

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