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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,988.52, 68,984.40 and 17,910.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,988.52, 68,984.40 and 17,910.68 is: 26,866.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,988.52 : 68,984.40 = 17,910.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,988.52/68,984.40 = 17,910.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,988.52x = 68,984.40 × 17,910.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,988.52x = 1,235,557,513.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,557,513.39/45,988.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,866.65

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