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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,986.20, 68,998.91 and 17,926.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,986.20, 68,998.91 and 17,926.01 is: 26,896.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,986.20 : 68,998.91 = 17,926.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,986.20/68,998.91 = 17,926.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,986.20x = 68,998.91 × 17,926.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,986.20x = 1,236,875,178.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,875,178.46/45,986.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,896.66

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