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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,933.77, 68,916.02 and 17,854.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,933.77, 68,916.02 and 17,854.76 is: 26,788.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,933.77 : 68,916.02 = 17,854.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,933.77/68,916.02 = 17,854.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,933.77x = 68,916.02 × 17,854.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,933.77x = 1,230,478,563.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,478,563.40/45,933.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,788.11

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