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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,952.33, 68,928.24 and 17,891.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,952.33, 68,928.24 and 17,891.91 is: 26,837.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,952.33 : 68,928.24 = 17,891.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,952.33/68,928.24 = 17,891.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,952.33x = 68,928.24 × 17,891.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,952.33x = 1,233,257,521.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,257,521.90/45,952.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,837.76

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