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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,954.69, 68,914.26 and 17,870.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,954.69, 68,914.26 and 17,870.95 is: 26,799.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,954.69 : 68,914.26 = 17,870.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,954.69/68,914.26 = 17,870.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,954.69x = 68,914.26 × 17,870.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,954.69x = 1,231,563,294.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,563,294.75/45,954.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,799.52

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