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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,980.93, 68,997.59 and 17,897.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,980.93, 68,997.59 and 17,897.36 is: 26,856.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,980.93 : 68,997.59 = 17,897.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,980.93/68,997.59 = 17,897.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,980.93x = 68,997.59 × 17,897.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,980.93x = 1,234,874,340.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,874,340.00/45,980.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,856.23

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