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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,002.22, 68,990.00 and 17,916.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,002.22, 68,990.00 and 17,916.01 is: 26,868.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,002.22 : 68,990.00 = 17,916.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,002.22/68,990.00 = 17,916.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,002.22x = 68,990.00 × 17,916.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,002.22x = 1,236,025,267.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,025,267.84/46,002.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,868.82

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