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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,994.13, 68,952.35 and 17,933.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,994.13, 68,952.35 and 17,933.78 is: 26,885.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,994.13 : 68,952.35 = 17,933.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,994.13/68,952.35 = 17,933.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,994.13x = 68,952.35 × 17,933.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,994.13x = 1,236,576,273.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,576,273.45/45,994.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,885.52

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