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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,932.52, 68,925.08 and 17,848.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,932.52, 68,925.08 and 17,848.95 is: 26,783.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,932.52 : 68,925.08 = 17,848.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,932.52/68,925.08 = 17,848.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,932.52x = 68,925.08 × 17,848.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,932.52x = 1,230,240,306.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,240,306.67/45,932.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,783.64

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