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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,993.41, 68,976.79 and 17,907.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,993.41, 68,976.79 and 17,907.20 is: 26,855.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,993.41 : 68,976.79 = 17,907.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,993.41/68,976.79 = 17,907.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,993.41x = 68,976.79 × 17,907.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,993.41x = 1,235,181,173.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,181,173.89/45,993.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,855.61

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