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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,968.94, 68,957.60 and 17,891.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,968.94, 68,957.60 and 17,891.10 is: 26,838.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,968.94 : 68,957.60 = 17,891.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,968.94/68,957.60 = 17,891.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,968.94x = 68,957.60 × 17,891.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,968.94x = 1,233,727,227.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,727,227.90/45,968.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,838.28

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