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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,930.19, 68,920.31 and 17,851.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,930.19, 68,920.31 and 17,851.31 is: 26,786.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,930.19 : 68,920.31 = 17,851.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,930.19/68,920.31 = 17,851.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,930.19x = 68,920.31 × 17,851.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,930.19x = 1,230,317,845.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,317,845.91/45,930.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,786.69

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