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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,946.17, 68,923.71 and 17,868.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,946.17, 68,923.71 and 17,868.47 is: 26,804.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,946.17 : 68,923.71 = 17,868.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,946.17/68,923.71 = 17,868.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,946.17x = 68,923.71 × 17,868.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,946.17x = 1,231,560,899.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,560,899.81/45,946.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,804.43

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