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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,957.69, 68,918.76 and 17,873.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,957.69, 68,918.76 and 17,873.95 is: 26,804.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,957.69 : 68,918.76 = 17,873.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,957.69/68,918.76 = 17,873.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,957.69x = 68,918.76 × 17,873.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,957.69x = 1,231,850,470.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,850,470.30/45,957.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,804.01

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