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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,946.08, 68,886.72 and 17,842.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,946.08, 68,886.72 and 17,842.73 is: 26,751.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,946.08 : 68,886.72 = 17,842.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,946.08/68,886.72 = 17,842.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,946.08x = 68,886.72 × 17,842.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,946.08x = 1,229,126,801.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,126,801.11/45,946.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,751.51

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