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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,001.47, 68,988.87 and 17,915.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,001.47, 68,988.87 and 17,915.26 is: 26,867.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,001.47 : 68,988.87 = 17,915.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,001.47/68,988.87 = 17,915.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,001.47x = 68,988.87 × 17,915.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,001.47x = 1,235,953,550.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,953,550.42/46,001.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,867.70

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