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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,956.19, 68,916.51 and 17,872.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,956.19, 68,916.51 and 17,872.45 is: 26,801.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,956.19 : 68,916.51 = 17,872.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,956.19/68,916.51 = 17,872.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,956.19x = 68,916.51 × 17,872.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,956.19x = 1,231,706,879.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,706,879.15/45,956.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,801.76

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