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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,932.07, 68,871.29 and 17,819.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,932.07, 68,871.29 and 17,819.28 is: 26,718.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,932.07 : 68,871.29 = 17,819.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,932.07/68,871.29 = 17,819.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,932.07x = 68,871.29 × 17,819.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,932.07x = 1,227,236,456.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,236,456.11/45,932.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,718.51

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