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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,933.07, 68,872.79 and 17,820.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,933.07, 68,872.79 and 17,820.28 is: 26,720.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,933.07 : 68,872.79 = 17,820.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,933.07/68,872.79 = 17,820.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,933.07x = 68,872.79 × 17,820.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,933.07x = 1,227,332,402.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,332,402.18/45,933.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,720.02

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