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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,956.71, 68,891.97 and 17,894.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,956.71, 68,891.97 and 17,894.77 is: 26,825.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,956.71 : 68,891.97 = 17,894.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,956.71/68,891.97 = 17,894.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,956.71x = 68,891.97 × 17,894.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,956.71x = 1,232,805,958.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,805,958.00/45,956.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,825.37

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