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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,934.83, 68,869.80 and 17,831.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,934.83, 68,869.80 and 17,831.52 is: 26,734.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,934.83 : 68,869.80 = 17,831.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,934.83/68,869.80 = 17,831.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,934.83x = 68,869.80 × 17,831.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,934.83x = 1,228,053,216.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,053,216.10/45,934.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,734.69

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