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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,955.98, 68,901.54 and 17,852.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,955.98, 68,901.54 and 17,852.64 is: 26,766.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,955.98 : 68,901.54 = 17,852.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,955.98/68,901.54 = 17,852.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,955.98x = 68,901.54 × 17,852.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,955.98x = 1,230,074,389.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,074,389.07/45,955.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,766.36

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