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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,944.13, 68,905.25 and 17,863.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,944.13, 68,905.25 and 17,863.05 is: 26,790.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,944.13 : 68,905.25 = 17,863.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,944.13/68,905.25 = 17,863.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,944.13x = 68,905.25 × 17,863.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,944.13x = 1,230,857,774.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,857,774.49/45,944.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,790.32

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