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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,986.62, 69,006.14 and 17,903.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,986.62, 69,006.14 and 17,903.05 is: 26,864.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,986.62 : 69,006.14 = 17,903.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,986.62/69,006.14 = 17,903.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,986.62x = 69,006.14 × 17,903.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,986.62x = 1,235,420,374.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,420,374.73/45,986.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,864.78

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