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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,947.73, 68,903.73 and 17,864.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,947.73, 68,903.73 and 17,864.06 is: 26,789.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,947.73 : 68,903.73 = 17,864.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,947.73/68,903.73 = 17,864.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,947.73x = 68,903.73 × 17,864.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,947.73x = 1,230,900,022.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,900,022.43/45,947.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,789.14

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