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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,936.55, 68,897.49 and 17,869.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,936.55, 68,897.49 and 17,869.44 is: 26,801.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,936.55 : 68,897.49 = 17,869.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,936.55/68,897.49 = 17,869.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,936.55x = 68,897.49 × 17,869.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,936.55x = 1,231,159,755.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,159,755.06/45,936.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,801.31

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