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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,935.83, 68,871.30 and 17,832.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,935.83, 68,871.30 and 17,832.52 is: 26,736.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,935.83 : 68,871.30 = 17,832.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,935.83/68,871.30 = 17,832.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,935.83x = 68,871.30 × 17,832.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,935.83x = 1,228,148,834.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,148,834.68/45,935.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,736.18

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