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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,993.91, 68,977.54 and 17,907.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,993.91, 68,977.54 and 17,907.71 is: 26,856.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,993.91 : 68,977.54 = 17,907.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,993.91/68,977.54 = 17,907.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,993.91x = 68,977.54 × 17,907.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,993.91x = 1,235,229,782.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,229,782.83/45,993.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,856.38

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