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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,961.07, 68,926.08 and 17,491.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,961.07, 68,926.08 and 17,491.26 is: 26,230.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,961.07 : 68,926.08 = 17,491.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,961.07/68,926.08 = 17,491.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,961.07x = 68,926.08 × 17,491.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,961.07x = 1,205,603,986.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,603,986.06/45,961.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,230.98

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