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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,937.06, 68,932.28 and 17,876.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,937.06, 68,932.28 and 17,876.50 is: 26,825.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,937.06 : 68,932.28 = 17,876.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,937.06/68,932.28 = 17,876.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,937.06x = 68,932.28 × 17,876.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,937.06x = 1,232,267,775.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,267,775.78/45,937.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,825.14

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