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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,947.28, 68,903.07 and 17,863.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,947.28, 68,903.07 and 17,863.59 is: 26,788.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,947.28 : 68,903.07 = 17,863.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,947.28/68,903.07 = 17,863.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,947.28x = 68,903.07 × 17,863.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,947.28x = 1,230,856,192.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,856,192.22/45,947.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,788.45

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